No matter how healthy you are, chances are you've taken prescription drugs at some point in your life. All too often, we get the doctor's prescription filled at the chemist and pop the pills without much further ado. But there are some important considerations to make about cost and safety - such as the price of generics versus branded drugs, and the dangers of mixing medicines.
Prescription medicines
Prescription medicines
What you need to know about the cost and safety of prescription drugs.
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