Patients will hear reports that they should NOT take certain meds

May 2013

Patients will hear reports that they should NOT take certain meds.

Medical specialty organizations are making efforts to identify questionable medical practices...to reduce health care spending on unnecessary diagnostic tests, procedures, and meds.

And consumer groups are publishing these findings...and encouraging patients to take the reins and ask questions.

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