University of Florida clinical pharmacists pointed out as early as 2006 that the dose of phenylephrine approved for over-the-counter use is ineffective.

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The researchers looked at the pharmacists records, the clinical notes and the electronic prescribing system, which should all have a record of any allergies.

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The unique roles played by physicians, nurses, dentists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwifes, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, pharmacists, paramedics, psychologists, and optometrists are well known and have clinical duties, delineated by government, associated with them.

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