A policy prescription for reducing health disparities—achieving pharmacoequity
In 2019, the US spent $3.8 trillion on health care, including an estimated $370 billion on
retail prescription drugs alone. 1 Onaverage, individualsintheUSspendmorethan $1100 per …
retail prescription drugs alone. 1 Onaverage, individualsintheUSspendmorethan $1100 per …
Financial burden of drugs prescribed for cancer-associated symptoms
PURPOSE: The financial toxicity of anticancer drugs is well-documented, but little is known
about the costs of drugs used to manage cancer-associated symptoms. METHODS: We …
about the costs of drugs used to manage cancer-associated symptoms. METHODS: We …
A systematic review of independent and chain pharmacies effects on medication adherence
As the last step in the care pathway, pharmacies can significantly impact a patient's
medication adherence and the success of treatment. The potential impact of patient's …
medication adherence and the success of treatment. The potential impact of patient's …
Retail pharmacies and drug diversion during the opioid epidemic
This study investigates the role of retail pharmacy ownership in the opioid epidemic. Using
data of prescription opioid orders, we show that compared with chain pharmacies …
data of prescription opioid orders, we show that compared with chain pharmacies …
Inequities in filled overactive bladder medication prescriptions in the US
D Luchristt, CE Bretschneider, K Kenton… - JAMA network …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Anticholinergic medications to treat overactive bladder (OAB) have been
associated with increased risk of cognitive decline, whereas β3-adrenoceptor agonists …
associated with increased risk of cognitive decline, whereas β3-adrenoceptor agonists …
Availability and cost of expensive and common generic prescription drugs: a cross-sectional analysis of direct-to-consumer pharmacies
Background Direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmacies sell generic prescription drugs, often at
lower prices than traditional retail pharmacies; however, not all drugs are available, and …
lower prices than traditional retail pharmacies; however, not all drugs are available, and …
Out-of-pocket costs for prostate cancer medications substantially vary by Medicare Part D plan: an online tool presents an opportunity to mitigate financial toxicity
B Pockros, C Shabet, K Stensland, L Herrel - Urology practice, 2023 - auajournals.org
Introduction: Patients with advanced prostate cancer are frequently prescribed enzalutamide
or abiraterone, often requiring high out-of-pocket costs. Many of these patients are insured …
or abiraterone, often requiring high out-of-pocket costs. Many of these patients are insured …
Characteristics of copayment offsets for prescription drugs in the United States
Importance Despite ongoing debate regarding the high prices that patients pay for
prescription drugs, to our knowledge, little is known regarding the use of coupons, vouchers …
prescription drugs, to our knowledge, little is known regarding the use of coupons, vouchers …
[HTML][HTML] Variation of prescription drug prices in community pharmacies: A national cross-sectional study
J Larkin, F Moriarty, S McGuinness, K Finucane… - Research in Social and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background; There is evidence of significant variation of prescription drug prices in
community pharmacies in several countries. Prescription drugs are a major source of …
community pharmacies in several countries. Prescription drugs are a major source of …
Association Between Prescription Drug Discount Cards and Out-of-Pocket Costs for HFrEF Regimens
JS Wheeler, RE Heidel, A Dong… - … Quality and Outcomes, 2023 - Am Heart Assoc
BACKGROUND: The burden from medication costs for treating heart failure can be
financially toxic for uninsured/underinsured patients and their families. Prescription discount …
financially toxic for uninsured/underinsured patients and their families. Prescription discount …