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Consumers Union
Lower-cost heart drugs could help expand treatment to millions of Americans
April 26th, 2005
Millions of Americans who should be taking medicine to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions but don't due to their high cost could benefit from the latest Consumers Union report on beta-blockers, which shows consumers how to save $1000-$2000 a year by taking lower-cost medications. The free report, available at www.CRBestBuyDrugs.org, identifies seven beta-blockers as Best Buy picks - meaning they are just as effective and safe as similar drugs, but cost significantly less. For example, in treating high blood pressure, three generics were identified as Best Buy Drugs that cost less than $25 a month. In comparison, the brand-name versions of these drugs can...
Source: Cardiovascular Business Week (2005-04-26)
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