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Why Some Drugs

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|OM to the drug store for medicine only to be told: “I'm 'sorry, but I cut sell you that

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Yon may bore wondered wby the druggist was being so fussy or yon may cron hare felt a little bit annoyed. But did yon Know that the pharmacist was doing yen a favor?

Many o f today’s powerful drugs can do great good when sued properly—or great barm, . when taken incorrectly. Others, ' while highly effective may _ have possible side-effects that a doctor has to watch for care* fully, And still others, while safe in themselves, are meant for diseases so serious that you |should not attempt to treat ! them b y yourself. Whatever the reason, such drugs should be taken only on a doctor’s roecommendation and under bis close observation.

That's why we, like other dru/gists, will rail these modi, 'cations to you only on prescription. It’s another example of the fait thgt your pharmacist ; is primarily a professional— your doctor’s partner In protecting year health.

So, if at any time we any to you, “Sorry, hat you have to have a prescription,’' remember that we’re doing it with your benefit in mind.

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