Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 108-112 , March 2011

Consumer perception on generic medicines in Basrah, Iraq: Preliminary findings from a qualitative study

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doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2009.12.003

Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 108-112 , March 2011

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