Prescription Drug Use Continues to Increase: U.S. Prescription Drug Data for 2007–2008

by Qiuping Gu, Charles F. Dillon

Overview

In the United States, spending for prescription drugs was $234.1 billion in 2008, which was more than double what was spent in 1999 (1). As new drugs are introduced and new uses for old drugs are found, more patients can have improved health and quality of life with the appropriate use of prescription drugs. Current prescription drug use patterns need to be better understood. This report provides an overview of current prescription drug use in the United States, how many and what kinds of drugs are currently being prescribed, and who receives them.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013845534
Publisher:	The Delano Max Wealth Institute, LLC.
Publication date:	12/12/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	958 KB