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Cost Barriers to Medication Adherence and How to Get Help

Cost Barriers to Medication Adherence and How to Get Help

Cost is the top reason people skip doses or don't fill prescriptions. Learn how high drug prices hurt health, why it's not your fault, and what real help is available-from patient programs to Medicare changes and free discount tools.

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Cost Barriers to Medication Adherence and How to Get Help

Cost is the top reason people skip doses or don't fill prescriptions. Learn how high drug prices hurt health, why it's not your fault, and what real help is available-from patient programs to Medicare changes and free discount tools.