Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.| www.cdc.gov
At a Glance This report examines research and development (R&D) by the pharmaceutical industry. Spending on R&D and Its Results. Spending on R&D and the introduction of new drugs have both increased in the past two decades.| Congressional Budget Office