But by his estimate, tens of thousands of lives are lost each year because health data doesn't flow freely.

不过，据他估计，由于健康数据没有自由流动，每年会失去好几万条生命。

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But the AP says that last week he cut his estimate by two-thirds, saying doctors can prescribe two other generic drugs, the ingredients, for far less.

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He did not elaborate but his mention of the Rmb11tn figure appeared to refer to an estimate published by China's National Audit Office in 2011.

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