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Medicare: Prescription Drug Issues

PEMD-87-20 Published: Jul 16, 1987. Publicly Released: Aug 14, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information about prescription drugs as they relate to the needs of the elderly.

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DrugsElderly personsHealth care costsHealth insurance cost controlInsurance premiumsMedicaidMedicareProgram managementPublic health legislationState-administered programsPrescription drugs