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Target, Walmart) or grocerystores that have a pharmacy located in them. But it's not just lost profits due to drug-sales that is a concern. Pharmacy has often served as a loss-leader for many businesses. Take retail establishments (e.g., That's the intent.
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as non-prescription drugs) directly to walk-in customers or in face-to-face transactions by direct sales must self-certify with DEA that their employees have been trained on SCLP sales requirements. 21 U.S.C. § 830(e)(1)(B)(i).
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