Healthy Skepticism Library item: 7835

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Publication type: Journal Article

Van Diepen LR.
Pharmaceutical manufacturer assistance programs for indigent patients: solution or symptom?
Am J Health Syst Pharm 2001 Jan 15; 58:(2):162-3
http://www.ajhp.org/cgi/reprint/58/2/162

Abstract:

A discussion about whether pharmaceutical manufacturer assistance programs for uninsured and indigent patients are solutions or symptoms of a larger problem of unaffordable prescription drugs is presented.

Keywords:
Drug Costs* Drug Industry/economics* Uncompensated Care/economics* United States