Here are a some articles about dispensing medication and reasons why dispensing makes economic sense now.
Drugs Going Off Patent
This is not an article but a grid showing drugs going off patent over the next few years. Another great reason for point-of-care dispensing.
MinuteClinic Story
It appears that the pharmacies, grocery stores and department stores are going into the medical business. Want to dispense medication and go into their business?
AMA Reprint On Conflict of Interest
Here is a re-print from the AMA regarding conflict of interest guidelines. There is no conflict of interest as long as the drug you are prescribing is appropriate for patient treatment.
AMA Reprint on Dispensing Drugs
This reprint from the AMA clearly indicates dispensing to your own patients is fine, as long as there is a medical reason to do so. You should also give patients freedom to choose where to buy their prescription.