Coronavirus vaccines are free — but 9 percent of Americans say they're not getting one because they are worried about cost.
I see this a lot in my reporting: patients who don't seek care because they're become so accustomed to surprise bills that follow.
Sometimes, a brand name drug really is better than the generic alternative, but too often we pay more for our prescriptions than we should. Medicare patients paid $270 million more than necessary in 2017, a new study finds. Ask your doctor about generics. https://t.co/vhRyqMohzp
Not only are prescription drugs expensive, nearly 25% of Americans may be overpaying for them with their insurance. More on "Copay Clawbacks" here: https://t.co/SYXunY6DJD
Remember to always ask your doctor if there is a generic equivalent to the brand name drug you have been prescribed. You personally can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year, and the healthcare system benefits, too. https://t.co/f0A7x3mrN2
Using insurance v. discount cards, buying generics, making sure your plan covers what you think it does, buying in bulk – simple tips and tricks to make prescriptions more affordable – https://t.co/NzroHJSmBq
Local independent pharmacies have been incredibly effective in helping get the #COVID19#vaccine to Americans. But to do so, they need to invest a lot of money, and aren’t often being rightfully paid for their efforts due to government red tape. 💉🤯 https://t.co/eKfCrWglCX
It's simple, really. Americans should not die because the price of their prescription goes up just $10. Putting a stop to this is why #CoverUS was founded. @HarvardHealth@UCBerkeley@voxdotcom https://t.co/FSDiP5c5bI
Independent pharmacies aren't just a welcoming place to go for more affordable #prescriptions and a pharmacist who knows your name. They are handling #COVID19Vaccination with great efficiency. 💉👏 https://t.co/IdP506VdUT
At CoverUS, our goal is to make #prescriptiondrugs more affordable, but these medications have real value, as @TheWorldLink points out below. The key is, we need life saving drugs at prices an average American can pay. That's why we're here. https://t.co/ekePXB9LeA
By adding only a 15% margin to the medications it makes, @mcuban's new company is planning to launch 100 generic drugs by end of year at prices that could be 10x less 👏 https://t.co/7tOKRn2I7r
“Skinny labels” allow makers of generic drugs to trim prescription prices by an average of 79% - a court case happening right now is focused on patents v. generics and it could affect your wallet 💵 https://t.co/BsuXO1BeIQ
A helpful primer from @rollcall on what an incoming Biden-Harris administration may do to bring healthcare affordability to the forefront. No matter your politics, you shouldn’t have to be wealthy to be healthy. https://t.co/eR4GqWgOOz
Healthcare is now out of reach for a majority of #Americans — and the health bills they are worried about aren’t huge surgeries but day-to-day expenses. Combating this is inequity is why CoverUS was founded. https://t.co/HU0oIfOd8L
A new year brings new prescription drug price increases. Government has pledged to act, but chronically ill Americans need help now. You shouldn’t have to be wealthy to be healthy. https://t.co/CZyXrTwQr0
We need a better #drugpricing solution for seniors: “It’s just strange you have to make a decision about your treatment based on your finances rather than what’s the right drug for you. This is a little nuts.” https://t.co/crxVaKcnYU
Simple tips from pharmacists on prescription #savings. CoverUS takes seriously the patient privacy and pharmacy fairness issues faced by our competitors, and we've designed a product that keeps people's information secure and is a good deal for everyone. https://t.co/DJSmdBN1WX
A primer from @EverydayHealth on #prescription costs and simple ways to save money on your medications. We could all use a little help this holiday season. https://t.co/B8CWrTCTmB
Important #savings tip from @Healthline 👉 "Copays can often be much higher than the true cost of the medication. You may be able to save significantly by skipping insurance altogether and paying out of pocket for your prescription medications instead.” https://t.co/CJYPmZeHRW