Expenses related to prescription drugs increase steadily as more and more Americans receive multiple medications each month. In a recent study conducted by the Maxo Clinic, researchers found that almost 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug, more than half take at least two, and 20 percent take five to seven prescription drugs…
The rising costs of taking multiple medications, let alone one, is causing many to abandon medical advice. As they approach retirement age, Baby Boomers are expected to live longer than previous generations and will face new challenges and health concerns, such as the management of chronic health conditions, which can be overwhelmingly expensive.
Here are some easy tips to save money while taking care of your health.
1. Secure your prescription medication at a trusted online pharmacy such as www.oms99.com. Make sure the online pharmacy requires a prescription and that the medication is obtained from reliable distributors. Oms99 gets all your prescription drugs from FDA-approved manufacturers.
2. Try brand store versions of healthy products like vitamins. Brand store supplements and remedies are formulated to offer the same performance that buyers expect from national brands and meet the same strict testing guidelines, all at more affordable prices.
3. Ask your pharmacist about generic recipe options. These medications offer the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs at a lower cost, which can make a big difference in the management of chronic diseases. Generic prescription drugs are approved by the FDA and are safe and effective.
4. Continue to take your prescribed medications as directed, since taking medications irregularly can affect your overall health. To stay on track, talk openly with your pharmacist. It has been shown that regular consultations with a pharmacist can make patients twice as likely to take prescribed medications, which can reduce health care costs by thousands of dollars a year.
This publication comes from Jessica Thomson, Oms99.com internal pharmacist with more than 5 years of experience in community pharmacies in Oms99.com. Questions? Contact Jessica!
