Use of multiplatform CD-ROMs for disseminating supplementary learning materials in a pharmaceutical calculations course

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Fall 1999 by Ramanathan, Murali

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Murali Ramanathan

School of Pharmacy, State University of New York at Buffalo, 543 Cooke Hall, Buffalo NY 14260-1200.