Strategies to Help Patients Afford Their Medicines in the US

Author/s: 
Kristin L Walter
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

RPR Commentary

A concise summary for patients about ways to reduce the cost of expensive medications. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

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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