The researchers calculated the potential savings in each country if doctors prescribed these drugs to all suitable patients with hypertension.

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In what was a largely peaceful but loud demonstration Wednesday in Athens, some of the protesters banged drums, while others chanted slogans and held banners opposing the austerity policies prescribed by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund for the country to remain inside the euro zone.

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The vast majority of the stockpiles have been prescribed by a doctor, not purchased over the Internet or in another country.

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If the database shows that certain corporations have given millions of dollars to physicians and hospitals across the country, does that mean that they sell questionable medications, and that these products in turn are prescribed or used only because of funds that pass from the industry to medical professionals?

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