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Ethical Dilemmas I

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[ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES AND DILEMMAS IN PRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING MEDICINAL PRODUCTS IN ISRAEL].

Eyal Schwartzberg¹, Eli Marom², Miri Trainin³

¹Clinical Pharmacy and Regulatory Management MSc. Program, School of Pharmacy, Health Sciences Faculty, Ben Gurion University, Israel, Pharmaceutical Society of Israel (PSI).

|March 3, 2024

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Area of Science:

Pharmacology and Healthcare Systems

Context:

Drug therapy is fundamental to medical care.
Doctor-patient interactions frequently result in prescriptions.
Pharmacists dispense prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Purpose:

To analyze the regulatory landscape of drug therapy in Israel.

Summary:

The Israeli medical and pharmacy fields are subject to strict regulations and comprehensive legislation.
This framework governs the entire drug therapy process, from prescription to dispensing.

Impact:

Understanding Israel's regulatory environment is crucial for healthcare providers and policymakers.
Ensures safe and effective drug use within a structured system.