title: The dermatology dispensing debate.
abstract: The in-office dispensing of topical skin care products by dermatologists is a source of frequent debate. Guidelines for proper dispensing have been penned by various medical organizations, yet the controversy continues. With the increasing number of physician-dispensed lines available for sale, combined with mounting medical financial issues, the ongoing debate surrounding in-office dispensing will continue.
authors: Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, NC, USA.
authors: Z D
authors: ZD
authors: Draelos
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000191:economics* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D003880:Dermatology / Q000191:economics / Q000941:ethics* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000191:economics* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009819:Office Visits; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000191:economics / Q000941:ethics*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs