title: Prudent prescribing. Prescribing suggestions for physicians.
abstract: "A significant problem facing patients throughout the country is the rising cost of medical care. In addition to the physician's fees and laboratory charges of a routine office visit, patients may face an even greater bill from the pharmacy. There are several ways that physicians can help."
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham 27710.
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Jordan
authors.forename: L O
authors.initials: LO
authors.lastname: Jordan
mesh_terms: D016527:Drug Costs; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000191:economics*; D016568:Drugs, Generic / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'
chemical_list: D016568:Drugs, Generic