To sign up as an account, complete the form below. The Ethics of Dispensing Many physicians see dispensing non-prescription and prescription products from a medical practice as a logical extension of the practice of medicine. Historically, the very first physicians were medical dispensers. Benefits of product sales from a physician's office accrue to the patient. When the patient's best interests are foremost in the mind of the practitioner the issue of dispensing becomes ethics neutral.
Many physicians use product sales to improve the relationship between themselves and the patient.
Patients are generally more compliant to treatment dispensed by their doctor and respond to their caring nature. You can also find some published articles on dispensing in the Doctor's News section. The Ten Commandments of Dispensing The best interests of the patients are the foremost principle when dispensing medication. Products are dispensed only if there is a bona fide benefit to the patient. Products sold are based upon their therapeutic value and overall quality more than markup, packaging, marketing materials and other extrinsics.