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August 14, 2014

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Bilingual drug labels: Pharmacists speak out

Feelings have run high since Drug Topics posted "Should states require bilingual drug labels?" on July 31. Both on Facebook and at www.DrugTopics.com, reader comments have been intense. As this issue appears to have struck a nerve with pharmacists — who, after all, are closer to the practical realities of dealing with bilingual patients than, say, California lawmakers or regulators might be — we thought we'd fill you in on what some of your fellow pharms are saying.

"At what point in time does a patient become responsible for his/her care? The patient is better off having a friend or relative translate, someone who can easily be reached by the patient at any time."
—Doug Bennett

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