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Journal of Generic Medicines: The Business Journal for the Generic Medicines Sector

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First published online 2018-3

EpiPen® Pricing – Evidence of a systemic problem with drug pricing in the USA

Volume 14, Issue 1

https://doi.org/10.1177/1741134316680391

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