21.   Americans pay higher prices for prescription drugs than consumers in any other country, a panel of experts said Wednesday.

22.   AMAZON.COM BACKS DRUG WEB SITE Drugstore.com, a new site backed by Amazon.com, wants to sell aspirin along with prescription drugs and other over-the-counter health and beauty products.

23.   Among the more popular HMO benefits are low-cost prescription drugs and doctor visits, free hospital stays and extras such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.

24.   Analysts said the new policy could boost overall sales of prescription drugs that are advertised.

25.   An investigation revealed the Chinese products had been spiked with a prescription drug.

26.   Analysts said a dearth of new prescription drugs has led pharmaceutical companies to look elsewhere for sales growth.

27.   And aging baby boomers, faced with a growing menu of prescription drugs and new treatments, are increasingly savvy about seeking advice from the best doctors.

28.   And as enthusiasts like to point out, regulated prescription drugs still carry plenty of risks.

29.   And because prices are higher here, Americans use their prescription drugs sparingly.

30.   And he said many prescription drugs were easy to buy just across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.