many patients are getting drug doses that are too high

May 2001

The latest concern is that many patients are getting drug doses that are too high.

Some experts estimate that more than 75% of adverse drug reactions are dose-related...and the important point is that they occur in patients taking STANDARD doses.

There is a reason for this unfortunate situation.

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