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. 2006 May;52(5):573-6, 578-81.

Are drugs too expensive in Canada? Yes

[Article in English, French]
Joel Lexchin  1
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Are drugs too expensive in Canada? Yes

[Article in English, French]
Joel Lexchin. Can Fam Physician. 2006 May.
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