A case for separation of roles


WE refer to the letter “Docs’ right to dispense medicine” (The Star, June 27) with interest and would like to point out certain conflicting statements made by the writer.

From the time of apothecary, dispensing of medicines was considered as a professional obligation of the pharmacists.

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