Use of 20 Most-Prescribed Pharmaceuticals in 2009 Drive Increased Utilization of Clinical Pathology Laboratory Tests

Oct 4, 2010 | Laboratory News, Laboratory Pathology, Laboratory Testing

Much medical laboratory testing done in support of cholesterol and cardiovascular management In many cases, a prescription for a therapeutic drug is the result of a medical laboratory test. Thus, pathologists and clinical laboratory managers might be interested in knowing which drugs topped the 2010 IMS Health Incorporated list for most-prescribed pharmaceuticals. Topping the list is the combo drug hydrocodone acetaminophen, which is primarily taken to control pain. This blended...
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