What does the Consumer Price Index for prescription drugs really measure?

This article examines the conceptually desirable attributes of a fully quality-adjusted prescription drug price index. It provides an understanding of how the Consumer Price Index for prescription drugs and medical supplies treats quality changes in prescription drugs and, in particular, quality cha...

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Autores principales: Cleeton, David L., Goepfrich, Valy T., Weisbrod, Burton A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: CENTERS for MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES 1992
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4193247/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10120181
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