US prescription drug use fell in 2008, study says
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 09:21
in Mathematics & Economics
NEW YORK (AP) -- Prescription drug use in the U.S. fell last year, although total spending on drugs increased as prices rose sharply on brand-name products, pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions said Wednesday....
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