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AAP Grand Rounds 13:6 (2005)
© 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics
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The rising cost of pharmaceuticals has led to debate about whether lower-cost medications from foreign countries should be allowed into the United States. The effects of high drug costs on the consumers behavior are not well known. This multicenter investigation surveyed 5644 US residents over age 50 who reported using prescription medications for various common chronic conditions; 4264 responded and completed the survey and 185 were excluded because they were no longer taking the prescription medication. Using a web-based instrument, the subjects were asked if they underused medications because of costs, and whether they discussed this problem with their health provider. Of the 4079 respondents, 672 (17%) reported cost-related underuse of medications in
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