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1Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, University of Adelaide, South Australia. sshakib@mail.rah.sa.gov.au
Background:
Having chosen which drug to prescribe, the prescription now needs to be individualised for the patient in front of you.
Objective:
This article discusses the factors that have to be considered when individualising drug therapy for each patient.
Discussion:
Before considering writing a prescription it is important to develop a personalised approach for the individual patient. The prescription should also then be individualised as to the route of administration, dosage, dosage form, frequency, and duration of the medication being prescribed.
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