Scheur B S, Aaron R M
Med Interface. 1997 Feb;10(2):88-94.
Nonprescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs represent many opportunities for physicians, insurers, manufacturers, and pharmacies to work together synergistically to provide more cost-effective care for patients. The authors review the reasons for offering an OTC drug benefit and provide two proposals on how to implement the benefit in an HMO environment.