The Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, requires insurance companies in 2014 to offer new categories of health insurance plans to consumers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. These plans will all offer a minimum standard of benefits determined by the government, known as the plan’s “essential health benefits”. What many don’t realize, however, is that… [Read More…]
Americans over age 65 are taking more medications per person than ever before – seniors are taking an average of 5 prescriptions per person, and this number continues to rise. People over age 65 are also more likely to take medications chronically than younger Americans. With drug prices rising steadily, many seniors are finding that… [Read More…]
Prescription drugs cost more in the United States than in any other country in the world. In 2011, American pharmacies sold an astonishing $228 billion worth of prescription drugs. Why do prescriptions cost so much? It takes millions of dollars for drug companies to research and develop new drugs. After FDA approval, the company still… [Read More…]
Are you looking to save some money on your healthcare? If so, you should try reducing your rx co-pays. It’s not nearly as difficult as you might think! We at Discount Drug Network did some research and have come up with some helpful tips that can help with reducing your rx co-pays. First of all,… [Read More…]
