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Further important key issue-input from Dr. Caras' Inernet RIS list (here in form of a reported poll):.
[LDMF Sidebar comment]: As we know too many have too few resources to "exercise" prescription medicine.
Please post if you have thoughts on the reported (source="Segal") view expressed below that "Prescription noncompliance may not be negatively affecting the health status of patients..."
E.g. in your experience, are OTC (over the counter) medications equally effective? And how can comparisons be made? Etc.., any thoughts stimulated.
And sending all warm New Years best wishes, :) LDMF.
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*Peace on the 11th and Evermore.*
L. D. Misek-Falkoff, Ph.D., J.D..
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*Peace on the 11th and Evermore.*
L. D. Misek-Falkoff, Ph.D., J.D..
TNA AAUW IFUW ACLU AARP CCCUN; Speaker/Intnl. Ambassador of the National Disability Party; Member, Human Rights Working Groups; Moderator, Internet Discussions.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sylvia Caras" <sylvia@...>
To: <IRIS@...>
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 11:06 AM
Subject: poll: As copays rise, more patients skip Rx therapy
>
> As the utilization and cost of prescription drugs continue climbing, more
> patients are skipping doses and forgoing prescriptions to save money,
> indicates new research from a Harris Interactive poll of 1,000 adults.
> ...
> Prescription noncompliance may not be negatively affecting the health
> status of patients, points out Sean Brandle, vice president at the Segal
> Co. in New York. Patients may substitute over-the-counter medications or
> forgo lifestyle drugs to conserve resources.
>
> benefitnews.com
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