Pharmacy-based needle exchange in New Zealand: a review of services

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Pharmacy-based needle exchange in New Zealand: a review of services

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Background New Zealand has been offering needle exchange services since 1987. Over 170 community pharmacies are involved in the provision of this service. However, no recent detailed review of New Zealand's pharmacy-based needle exchange has been published. This study aimed to explore service provision, identify problems faced by pharmacists, and look for improvements to services. Methods The study used a cross-sectional survey of all needle exchange pharmacies. Postal questionnaires were use...

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2005-07-01

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Greenhill Nicola / Henderson Charles / Sheridan Janie / Smith Andrew

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Harm Reduction Journal

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http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/2/1/10

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Public aspects of medicine

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