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On the recordSeptember 30, 2015
I think we can all agree that drugs only work if patients can actually afford to take them.
Said by
Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of drug affordability for effective treatment.

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