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Can you prescribe me acyclovir?

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Unfortunately no: Acyclovir is a prescription drug and a health care provider will need to determine whether you need the drug . There are on call services that could accommodate you by phone such as “we prescribe”

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/31/2020

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