British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 52-58 , March 2010

The problems of gelatine and prescribing urologically specific medication to a diverse population in the UK. An initial study

  • Hazel E. Warburton

      Affiliations

    • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Present address: Highfield Stables, Weaste Lane, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3JP, United Kingdom. Fax: +44 0161 276 4221.
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  • Mark S. Payne

      Affiliations

    • Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, Twenty One Fifty, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZB, United Kingdom
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  • Stephen R. Payne

      Affiliations

    • Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Received 9 August 2009 ,Revised 18 October 2009 ,Accepted 27 October 2009.

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PII: S1875-9742(09)00184-0

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2009.10.005

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 52-58 , March 2010

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