Editorial

Pharmaceutical Care in Public Health Centers: A Scalable Solution for Overburdened Health Systems

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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/jpc.v13i2.19305
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Pharmaceutical Care Public Health Pharmacist-led Medication Adherence

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Journal of Pharmaceutical Care EO, Karimian Z, Gholami K. Pharmaceutical Care in Public Health Centers: A Scalable Solution for Overburdened Health Systems. J Pharm Care. 2025;13(2):81-83.