RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Lederman, Lynne
T1 Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Long-Term Medication Costs
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 47
SP 10
OP 10
DO 10.1177/155989771447004
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/47/10.abstract
AB Obesity is increasing in the United States and has associated health care costs, including prescription drugs. Some studies suggest that health care costs may be lower after bariatric surgery, whereas other studies show no long-term cost reductions.