Evaluation of the cost of unused medications in a hospital in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Background: In developing countries like Ethiopia one-third of health care expenditure is for medications. However, due to different reasons, patients may not use all the dispensed medications. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the Causes and cost of unused medications at the inpatient setting...
Main Authors: | Alem Endeshaw Woldeyohanins, Asmamaw Emagn Kasahun, Chilot Abiyu Demeke, Diriba Demu, Zemene Demelash Kifle |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-03-01
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Series: | Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398422000410 |
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