Prescription medication costs in the United States are out of control. The United States pays more per capita for prescription medications than every other developed nation. U.S. government data suggests that between 150,000 to 320,000 travel abroad (mostly Canada and Mexico) for their prescription medication. Other data puts it at 1.4 million. One example of the difference in prices is with insulin. A patient with diabetes will have to pay $3,700 for a three month supply of insulin.
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According to a recent Gallop Poll, 23% of Americans or 58 million cannot afford the drugs they were prescribed. If you are one of those 58 million then you should obtain a printable prescription discount card. Once you have your card, you can save from 10% to 75%, however the average is 16%. While it may not seem like much, for a $100 prescription, your savings would be on average $16. When you are on a tight budget, even $16 can make a difference.
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Phentermine is a prescription weight loss medication. It was approved by the FDA in 1959 for short term use in patients over 16. Phentermine is the generic term. Brand names include Adipex-P, Lomaira and Suprenza. It is only available by prescription
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According to Becker's Hospital Review, 42% of Americans struggle to pay for their prescribed medication. That includes people with health insurance as well. They found out that:
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The high cost of prescription medication is a serious burden on individuals and families with no health care, minimal health care or no prescription coverage. Those individuals suffering from chronic health conditions are particularly vulnerable as their illness and their treatment often prevents them from working and some patients even end up losing their jobs and with it their health insurance. This leads to significant debt that most families cannot afford.
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In the United States today one quarter of people taking prescription medication struggle to pay for them according to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation health tracking poll. This is where a free prescription discount card is a life saver. But to really save money on your medication, it is important to make sure you have the right prescription discount card.
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Omeprazole is a prescription drug that is only available in a generic form, there is no brand name version. Omeprazole comes in an oral capsule or an oral suspension. There is also an over the counter version. Prescription omeprazole oral capsule is a delayed-release drug that slows the release of the medication until it passes through the stomach.
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Doctors prescribe medications to patients for all kinds of ailments these days. By all means, there is nothing wrong with the action as it helps the individuals overcome and manage various symptoms. However, the problem is that people cannot always afford the medicines. When they can't obtain the drugs, nobody wins, not them, the manufacturers, or the pharmacies. Paying cash because of no insurance can ultimately be out of the question at times.
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In the United States an estimated 160 million Americans are either obese or overweight. Nearly three quarters of the men and more than 60% of women are obese or overweight. Fashion magazines have a new diet fad almost every month. The U.S. weight loss market is now worth a record $72 billion. However, weight loss is not just for appearance, it can also be necessary to support your health.
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Medicine can get expensive, but this isn’t much of an issue in the short term. If you’re only on medication to get over a temporary illness like pneumonia, or the flu, then once you’ve recovered, you can stop buying and taking medication. But for some Americans, medication isn’t a temporary need, but a long term, sometimes even a lifelong one. People that have permanent conditions, such as diabetes, or have been diagnosed with a recurring condition, such as chronic depression, need regular access to prescription drugs, and over the years, that expenditure can quickly add up.
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