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UrduAs prescription oral chemotherapies have become a common form of cancer treatment, some patients were paying more than $10,000 a year for medications. A new study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.
Tag: Prescription Drug Cost
As election approaches, national poll shows which health topics concern older adults most
A new study shows what issues top older adults’ lists of health-related concerns going into this November’s election. Five of the top six issues that the highest percentage of older adults reported being very concerned about have to do with the cost of different kinds of health care.
High out-of-pocket costs may be barrier to filling naloxone prescriptions, study shows
A study finds naloxone prescriptions, given to prevent opioid overdoses, are less likely to be filled when cost-sharing is higher, including at the start of a new health insurance year.
Low-cost generic drug programs have large gaps in coverage for core evidence-based CVD medications
A cross-sectional study of 19 low-cost generic programs (LCGPs) found that their medication coverage for six cardiovascular diseases (CVD) varied significantly between programs. Of all analyzed programs, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company demonstrated the most comprehensive coverage for all diseases included in the study. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Prescription Drug Spending per Covered Member Grew Much Faster in Individual Health Plans than Large Group Plans
Prescription drug spending per member covered—both before and after manufacturer rebates—grew much faster for those enrolled in individual health insurance plans compared to those enrolled in large group plans, according to new research.