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What Does The Medical Abbreviation Gerd Stand For?
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The presidential candidates are talking more and more about the high cost of medical care and offering their proposals. I hope the candidates realize how high prescription drug prices for patients with chronic conditions such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can be. Even patients with health coverage end up paying a great deal of money in prescription co-pays and out-of-pocket expenses. It is not uncommon for children and adults with GERD to have more than one chronic condition.
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