Healthy Skepticism Library item: 7749

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Publication type: Journal Article

Tieman J.
Drug-altered states - As pharmaceutical spending continues to soar, state legislatures are taking bold steps to rein in their costs
Modern Healthcare 2002; 32:(17):28-31

Abstract:

This article discusses the rising cost of pharmaceutical spending and the cooperation of the United States pharmaceutical industry with states on price and cost control measures. The introduction of a program in Maine to rein in pharmaceutical spending has prompted other states to follow with law proposals of their own.

Keywords:
Cost Control/legislation & jurisprudence Drug Costs/trends Drug Utilization/economics* Drug Utilization/legislation & jurisprudence* Health Expenditures/legislation & jurisprudence Health Expenditures/trends* Humans Medicaid/legislation & jurisprudence* State Government* United States