European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

, Volume 25, Issue 4, pp 569–570 | Cite as

Variability of plasma drug concentrations: Some observations

  • D. B. Jack
  • M. R. Wilkins
  • M. J. Kendall
  • P. E. Hall
Letter To The Editors

Keywords

Drug Concentration Plasma Drug Plasma Drug Concentration 
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© Springer-Verlag 1983

Authors and Affiliations

  • D. B. Jack
    • 1
  • M. R. Wilkins
  • M. J. Kendall
  • P. E. Hall
  1. 1.Department of Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology The Medical School EdgbastonThe University of BirminghamBirminghamEngland

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