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U.S. Study Shows 150% Jump in Statin Use
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Title U.S. Study Shows 150% Jump in Statin Use
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576668?src=rss
Description Use of statin drugs rose by 156% between 2000 and 2005, with spending jumping from $7.7 billion to $19.7 billion, the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jun 27, 2008
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