As drug costs go up, more patients will stop taking their meds

August 2004

As drug costs go up, more patients will stop taking their meds.

But only about 16% of prescribers ask patients if they can afford the medication.

If needed, consider a less expensive alternative...or pill-splitting if appropriate.

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