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Figure 7. Average annual prescription medicine expense for non-elderly and elderly population by urban-rural location, 2004–2006

This bar chart shows the average annual prescription medicine expense (in 2006 dollars) for non-elderly and elderly people with prescription medicine expenses by urban-rural categories. The average annual expenses are as follows: Under age 65: metro, $923; near-metro, $1,074; near-rural, $1,014; rural, $1,140; Age 65 and over: metro, $2,074; near-metro, $2,211; near-rural, $1,948; rural, $2,630.

1 For people with prescription medicine expenses.
2 In 2006 dollars.

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