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On the recordJanuary 31, 2024
That 67 percent decline in prescription rates over the last decade is extraordinary and is really a testament to the progress we can achieve if we work diligently and resource the VA appropriately.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Baldwin highlights the significant decline in opioid prescriptions for veterans as a sign of progress.

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