108 citations
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November 2006 in “The Milbank Quarterly”
This article reviews the history and impacts of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in the U.S. and reports no new research findings; it discusses implications for health policy debates.
This article discusses the need for changes in governance and regulation within the aesthetics industry, focusing on creating standards and competency frameworks to ensure safe practices. Results are not reported in this summary.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
This study discusses the prevalence and ethical considerations of off-label drug use in dermatology, emphasizing differing perspectives on informed consent between patients and physicians.
15 citations
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February 2019 in “Internal Medicine Journal”
This study found that experienced Australian prescribers of hormone therapy for transgender adults often follow international guidelines but highlight the need for better training and specific local guidelines.
A user is seeking advice on sourcing finasteride from Spain or Turkey, considering cost and prescriptionrequirements. In Turkey, Proscar 5 mg is available without a prescription for about $5 for 28 tablets.
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