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The ability to predict drug interactions mediated by active drug transport systems can help optimise pharmacotherapy

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The ability to predict drug interactions mediated by active drug transport systems can help optimise pharmacotherapy. Drugs Ther. Perspect 22, 22–26 (2006). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-200622060-00007

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