With increasing inflation and healthcare expenses, saving money on common prescription drugs is on the list of many patients. High prescription drug costs are a persistent problem in the United States. As drugs prices continue to rise, it is becoming difficult for people to afford medical expenses altogether, many people are choosing not to pick… [Read More…]
Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs to Rise
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…]
Managing Drug Costs for Seniors
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…]
Does Saving On Prescription Drugs Seem Impossible?
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…]
Interested In Reducing Your Rx CoPays?
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…]