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Outpatient Surgery E-Weekly

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Archive >  Surgical Drugs 2004

Understanding Antiemetic Medications

Focusing on improved outcomes may make these high-cost medications easier to stomach.

Andrew J. Donnelly, PharmD, MBA

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Categories: Anesthesia, Supplies/Implants, Patient Management
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