In fact, it can be quite complex.
There are many factors that will make you either more or less likely to take your medication.
Some of these factors include:
how easy it is to take the medication
how many times a day you have to take the medication
your perception of the benefit of the medication
You might say the United States is a nation of pill poppers.
Many adults take at least one prescription drug, but it’s not uncommon for older people to be on five or more medications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Without insurance, the cost may feel so exorbitant you may be tempted to skip or skimp on medication.
Unfortunately, with the way our healthcare system is set up, it can be tough to comparison shop—even your doctor may not know what you’ll end up paying for a prescription.But that doesn’t mean he or she doesn’t want to help you out.
So if there’s even a small chance you may skip the script because of money trouble, it’s better to say so and work on solutions together.)
Even with insurance, drugs can be pricey. Without insurance, the cost may feel so exorbitant you may be tempted to skip or skimp on medication. Don’t. There are ways to rein in the cost of prescription drugs, and skipping medication can be disastrous and ultimately more costly than the drugs themselves.
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