Governing Magazine/February 2004

THE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE PROJECT
A Case of Neglect

PRICE HIKES

Percentage price increase in five commonly prescribed drugs, 1998-2003

Lipitor: 30.8%
Prilosec: 22.5%
Paxil: 31.7%
Synthroid: 63.6%
Zoloft: 19.6%

Source: Families USA

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