Generic Statins Make Sense In Lower CV Risk Patients, WellPoint Asserts
Executive Summary
Generic statins can provide equal cardiovascular benefits - particularly in patients with low to moderate risk of cardiovascular events - while offering substantial cost savings over brand-name drugs, according to a study recently released by WellPoint
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