Physician peer influence affects repeat prescriptions

A new study finds that peer influence among physicians can affect both trial and repeat prescription behavior of a risky new prescription drug. The study tracks prescriptions of a new drug over 17 months, and measures the discussion and patient referral connections among physicians in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

from Today's Healthcare News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/1CCoVjK

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