The Encyclopedia of Pharmaceutical Drugs

Author: Dana K. Cassell
Edition: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0816062870

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The use of therapeutic drugs is on the rise in the United States, and many Americans use more than one prescription or over-the-counter drug for everything from minor aches and pains to life-sustaining medication. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 percent of Americans used a prescription drug in 2008, marking a rise in the use of prescription drugs over previous years. In the same year, an estimated $234.1 billion was spent on prescription drugs. In 2009, approximately $16.8 billion was spent on over-the-counter drugs, according to the Nielsen Company.

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Contributors: Dana K. Cassell - Author. Format: Hardcover

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 percent of Americans used a prescription drug in 2008, marking a rise in the use of prescription drugs over previous years. In the same year, an estimated $234.1 billion was spent on prescription drugs. In 2009, approximately $16
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