Characteristics of Louisiana Dispensing Physicians

A systematic review of the literature comparing the practices of dispensing and non-dispensing doctors

“…Despite increased numbers of DDs in some countries, surveys of doctors who were not currently dispensing found that 100% of surveyed South African doctors [48] and some 85.5% [47] to 94% [46] of surveyed USA doctors perceived dispensing as the role of pharmacists and had no desire to engage in doctor dispensing. Of those doctorrespondents who expressed an interest to dispense ([47]: 10.5%) they were more likely to be solo practitioners, see more than 100 patients per week, and have less access to medical support personnel [47].…”

“…Of those doctorrespondents who expressed an interest to dispense ([47]: 10.5%) they were more likely to be solo practitioners, see more than 100 patients per week, and have less access to medical support personnel [47].…”