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Retail News Breaks Archives As the threat of a worldwide swine flu pandemic emerged last month, drug chains and suppliers across North America readied themselves for a possible rush on hygiene products and prescription drugs. Generic drugs accounted for nearly two-thirds of all prescriptions dispensed last year, diluting the impact of escalating branded drug prices and specialty drugs as health plan clients and their members seek lower-cost options, according to a report released by Medco Health Solutions Inc.
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