How to get samples for your patients

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In the third installment of the Schachter Factor, Dr. Scott Schachter explains how to get samples for your patients from pharmaceutical reps and how to use them wisely.

In the third installment of the Schachter Factor, Dr. Scott Schachter explains how to get samples for your patients from pharmaceutical reps and how to use them wisely. Questions or comments? E-mail Dr. Schachter at scotts.gm@gmail.com.

Check out the last video from the Schachter Factor on creating a dry eye protocol

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