Strategies to Help Patients Afford Their Medicines in the US
Date Added:
October 28, 2024
Journal/Publication:
JAMA
Publisher:
American Medical Association
Publication Date:
October 21, 2024
Type:
Patient Education Materials
Format:
Article
DOI (1):
10.1001/jama.2024.21143
PMID (1):
39432270
Abstract
Many patients in the US struggle to afford their prescription drugs. The inability to take medications as prescribed can lead to worse health outcomes.
Below are 7 strategies that patients can use to respond to high prescription drug costs in the US.
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RPR Commentary
A concise summary for patients about ways to reduce the cost of expensive medications. James W. Mold, MD, MPH