10Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Stop Paying Too Much For Prescription Medication

Stop Paying Too Much For Prescription Medication

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Stop paying too much for prescription medication. According to Bloomberg News, the United States has the highest medication prices in the world. On average, Americans spend about $1100 per person every year on prescription medication. Why are medications so expensive? Drug companies decide on their medication prices based on supply and demand of the market to support their drug research and development. One in four people finds that the discounted list price is lower than their insurance copayment. Discounted medication is usually a generic medication. However, it is usually the same genetic you would have purchased for a higher price. What do you need to do to stop paying too much? 1) Ask your pharmacist about their discount list and compare the cost to your co-pay. 2) Ask your doctor…
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26May 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Sometimes You Just Get Lucky: Blood Pressure Control With One Medication

Sometimes You Just Get Lucky: Blood Pressure Control With One Medication

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Sometimes you just get lucky and obtain blood pressure control with one medication or a combination pill. This is lucky because the average adult needs at least 2 medications to control their blood pressure. Of course, taking 2 or more medications is not unlucky, but most people want to take the least amount of antihypertensive medication possible. However, resistant hypertension requires 3 or more antihypertensive medications and some people with hypertension that is difficulty to control (resistant hypertension) need 6 to 8 antihypertension medications. s One of the most frustrating things is to take several antihypertensive medications, and your blood pressure is still elevated. This may lead to discouragement and disbelief that medication is effective. However, no matter how much medication is needed, the most important thing is to maintain…
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