Helping low-income patients obtain prescription medications.
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چکیده
Low-income patients without prescription medication insurance coverage may be forced to choose between essential medications and food. Programs are available to help low-income patients obtain prescription medications at no cost.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of ophthalmology
دوره 120 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002