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To: ahhaha who wrote (3679)11/29/2001 11:18:37 PM
From: Keith MonahanRespond to of 24758
 
The foundation's Larry Levitt, who helped direct the study, said Americans fill 3 billion prescriptions a year, or 11 per person on average.

Are we any healthier?

''As these new drugs come on the market, the average prices of drugs continues to go up,'' Levitt said.

Is this sustainable? I wouldn't put my money on it.

``Compared to other industries, the pharmaceutical sector continues to earn the highest profit rates,'' the report reads.

They should enjoy them while they can.



To: ahhaha who wrote (3679)11/30/2001 12:25:51 AM
From: GraceZRespond to of 24758
 
Americans fill 3 billion prescriptions a year, or 11 per person on average.

Unbelievable! I don't think I've had 11 prescriptions in my lifetime. Somebody is taking a lot of drugs.