Reduce Costs by Using IV Vitamin K to Make Oral Doses

May 2016

Skyrocketing costs of older meds will force more hospitals to look for alternatives.

The increases are shocking...costs of the top 10 drugs are up 50% to 125% over the past 5 years. And rising costs are even affecting some generic meds...due to rebranding and less competition.

Target known problem meds using these budget-savvy tips.

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Reduce Costs by Using IV Vitamin K to Make Oral Doses

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

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