MyDispense simulation in pharmacy education: a scoping review

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Table 1 Review search terms and databases reviewed

Table 2 Definitions used during data collection

Fig. 1 PRISMA flowchart of the literature search and study selection

Table 3 Overview of papers included in the scoping study demonstrating the application of MyDispense in pharmacy education

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All data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article [and its supplementary information files].