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Thromb Haemost 1999; 82(03): 1201
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614356
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Oral Anticoagulant Drugs: Do not Cut Tablets in Quarters

C. Biron
1   From the Laboratoire Central d’Hématologie, Hôpital Universitaire, Montpellier, France
,
P. Licznar
1   From the Laboratoire Central d’Hématologie, Hôpital Universitaire, Montpellier, France
,
S. Hansel
2   Pharmacie Centrale, Hôpital Universitaire, Montpellier, France
,
J. F. Schved
1   From the Laboratoire Central d’Hématologie, Hôpital Universitaire, Montpellier, France
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Received 14 April 1999

Accepted after revision 21 April 1999

Publication Date:
09 December 2017 (online)

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