People with Chronic Illnesses Are Turning to Underground Exchanges for Medications and Supplies (IMAGE)

University of Utah Health

People with Chronic Illnesses Are Turning to Underground Exchanges for Medications and Supplies

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Altruism and a lack of access and affordability are three reasons why people with chronic illnesses are turning to the 'black market' for medicines and supplies, reveals a survey carried out by researchers at University of Utah Health and University of Colorado, Denver.

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Charlie Ehlert, University of Utah Health

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