Drug Spending Estimated At $30 Billion In 2008, Canada Total drug spending in Canada is estimated to have reached $29.8 billion, or $897 per Canadian, in 2008, according to figures released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). This represents an estimated annual growth rate of 8.3%, an increase that exceeds other major health-spending categories, such as hospitals and physicians. In 2008, spending on drugs accounted for 17.4% of total health spending-nearly doubling since 1985 (9.5%).
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comDance Exercise Program Helps Brides Cross Lose Weight and Learn to Dance Off Their Task Lists in One Pen Stroke Book reception hall. Check. Find the perfect dress. Check. Lose weight while learning to dance. Check! Multi-tasking while planning a wedding makes life easier. Core Rhythms dance exercise program is the time saver brides are looking for. The perfect combination of dance and fitness, this fitness program help brides-to-be whittle their waistlines, look fabulous in their dresses and shine during their first dance. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2009)
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Source: www.prweb.comBuying Medicines Online - NPA Advice The NPA shares concerns of GPs that patients are suffering adverse reactions caused by medicines bought over the internet. (GP magazine, 17 April 2009) and would advise members of the public to be aware of the risks and talk to their local pharmacist if they have concerns. People do need to be aware that medicines purchased over the internet may not be to the same standard as those obtained from a UK
pharmacy.
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