The increasing proliferation of copayments is one of the most striking recent developments in the health sector. As debate over their nature and implementation rages on, this volume examines the influence of copayments on the choice of drugs.
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Place: UK
Publication Year: 2012-07-13
Language: English
Number of Pages: 156
Edition: 1
Series: Routledge International Studies in Health Economics
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