Persistence with Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Disease: Associated Costs of Health Care
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Disclosure. Dr. Shaya has performed research in collaboration with SMT,Inc. Nevin Whitelaw and George Whitelaw have received honoraria from Shire Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Joseph is a full-time employee at Shire. Dr. Cohen has received research grants from, and has served as a paid consultant for, Salix Pharmaceuticals. Persistence with Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Disease: Associated Costs of Health Care
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