Revista panamericana de salud pública = Pan American journal of public health
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Rev. Panam. Salud Publica · Mar 2013
Mexican pharmacies: benefits and risks for border residents in the United States of America and Mexico.
To determine the benefits and risks of using Mexican pharmacies by better understanding the sociodemographics and medication needs of pharmacy clients in Ciudad Juárez; and to ascertain the role and expertise of pharmacy clerks and their impact on medication use. ⋯ While the risks are evident, some uninsured, chronically-ill United States residents may benefit from access to medications previously recommended by a physician, without obtaining a new prescription. The authors suggest five steps for reducing the risks and improving pharmaceutical utilization in the border area.