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Original Research

Usage of medications with high potential to interact with warfarin among atrial fibrillation residents in long-term care facilities

, RPh PhD, , PharmD MBA, , PharmD MS MBA, , PharmD CGP FASCP & , RN PhD
Pages 165-173 | Published online: 30 Nov 2012

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