You can take control of drug costs

In a recent study published in The Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers explored prescription drug costs. They sent surveys to physicians nationwide, focusing on heart specialists and general practitioners. Of the more than 500 physicians who completed the survey, 93% understood their patients were concerned about out-of-pocket drug costs. Nearly as many also felt they should consider these expenses when choosing prescriptions.

By Ted Mitchell, M.D.
November 6, 2005

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