Thyroxine replacement therapy: prescribing patterns
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This work was supported by grants from the Medical Research Council, the North of England Cancer Campaign, the Wellcome Trust, the League of Friends of the Royal Victoria Infirmary, the Ernest and Minnie Dawson Cancer Trust, the research committee, Newcastle Area Health Authority (Teaching), and the Welsh Office Scheme for Development of Health and Social Research. We are most grateful to Miss B Sims for secretarial help. Correspondence to A M McG at above address.
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