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Seniors' prescription drug cost inflation and cost containment: evidence from British Columbia

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  • Morgan, Steven G.
  • Agnew, Jonathan D.
  • Barer, Morris L.

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  • Morgan, Steven G. & Agnew, Jonathan D. & Barer, Morris L., 2004. "Seniors' prescription drug cost inflation and cost containment: evidence from British Columbia," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 68(3), pages 299-307, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:68:y:2004:i:3:p:299-307
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