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for drug & non-drug prescriptions; costs to the patient or 3d-party payer: do not confuse with DRUG COSTS, which are costs to a health care facility or organization
Scope Note
The charge levied on the consumer for drugs or therapy prescribed under written order of a physician or other health professional.
Entry Term(s)
Dispensing Fees
Fees, Prescription
NLM Classification #
QV 736
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under FEES, PHARMACEUTICAL 1975-90
Online Note
search FEES, PHARMACEUTICAL 1968-74
History Note
91(75); was see under FEES, PHARMACEUTICAL 1975-90