Prescription Medications for the Elderly Have Continued to Rise

question 7

Multiple Choice

Prescription medications for the elderly have continued to rise.How much is the total cost for these medications to the national health care expenditures?

• A)15%
• B)10%
• C)5%
• D)20%

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