Editorial

Challenges Ahead of Studying Antibacterial Utilization in Hospitals: Limitations of Recommended Methods

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Taghizadeh-Ghehi M. Challenges Ahead of Studying Antibacterial Utilization in Hospitals: Limitations of Recommended Methods. J Pharm Care. 2018;4(3-4):50-51.