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The introduction of deductibles for prescription drugs in a national health insurance: compulsory or voluntary?

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  • van Vliet, R. C. J. A.

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  • Bakker, F. M. & van Vliet, R. C. J. A., 1995. "The introduction of deductibles for prescription drugs in a national health insurance: compulsory or voluntary?," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 31(1), pages 53-65, January.
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