An Observational Study of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Availability Through Pharmacist Prescribing in the California Central Valley.
Background: California's Central Valley has high rates of tobacco product use and low rates of access to healthcare providers, making it difficult for residents to acquire effective tobacco cessation treatment. To address this disparity, California pharmacists can act as healthcare providers, with t...
| Publicado en: | Tobacco Use Insights Vol. 18; pp. 1 - 12 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
10/17/2025
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