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. 2012 Jan 19;366(3):201-4.
doi: 10.1056/NEJMp1113112. Epub 2011 Dec 7.

Generic atorvastatin and health care costs

Cynthia A Jackevicius  1 , Mindy M Chou, Joseph S Ross, Nilay D Shah, Harlan M Krumholz
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Generic atorvastatin and health care costs

Cynthia A Jackevicius et al. N Engl J Med. .
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Figure. U.S. Statin Market Share Pre- and Post- Generic Atorvastatin Entry
GE=generic entry. Source: IMS Health National Prescription Audit™ 2002-2009
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