CMS Considering Pharmacy Counter Discounts for Part D Drugs in Future Other Pharmacy Changes Are Likely for 2019.
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CMS considering pharmacy counter discounts for Part D drugs in the future.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 43 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2018