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Rural pharmacies are a lifeline for people in remote areas, offering not only timely and convenient access to medications but also the opportunity to speak with a pharmacist if they have questions or concerns. These pharmacies have been hit hard by the shifting economy, leading many to close. In fact, between 2018 and 2023, rural retail pharmacies declined by 5.9% compared to 3.4% in urban areas. Furthermore, according to recent data from a Health Affairs study, over 29% of pharmacies in general closed between 2010 and 2021.

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Extreme weather events are occurring more often throughout the world. Floods, forest fires, tsunamis, and a range of other issues are affecting industries of all types, resulting in significant costs for consumers. One area that is particularly affected is the availability of prescriptions.  

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Medication costs have been rising steadily for years. Recently, prices have gotten so high that more people are struggling to afford the drugs they need for serious chronic conditions like diabetes and asthma.  

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It’s no secret that prescription drug prices are too high for some people to afford. Many seniors with chronic conditions have resorted to skipping doses or cutting them in half because of these exorbitant prices.  

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Paying for your prescription medications can often feel impossible. With inflation rates affecting everything, including your groceries, you may have less money available to cover your medical costs. Government initiatives and policy changes, such as this executive action on lowering drug prices, have aimed to address the issue; however, many people still turn to solutions like medication discount cards. 

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Prescription medications have always been costly in the United States, but prices have risen so dramatically in the past few years that many seniors are having a very difficult time affording their medications. Studies show that all too often, seniors have to make the difficult choice of either buying food or filling their prescriptions.   Continue reading →

Millions of seniors across the country struggle to afford their prescription medications. A study conducted by the CDC found that as many as 3% of seniors delay filling prescriptions, take lower doses, or skip doses altogether so that they can cut back on costs.   

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It’s no secret that prescription medications are more expensive than ever before. This rise in costs affects nearly everyone in the United States and has led government officials to search for a solution. One of their most controversial proposals is cutting costs by encouraging people to take fewer medications.   

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Building on the Biden administration’s efforts, the Trump administration is looking to address the skyrocketing costs of prescription medications that impact everyone in the U.S. President Trump hopes to lower prescription costs for seniors and those in the most vulnerable communities and has signed an executive action as of April of 2025.  

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A report by Patients for Affordable Drugs states that pharmaceutical companies hiked the prices of at least 1,000 prescription drugs in 2024. These price increases go beyond the rate of inflation and have led to one in three Americans no longer being able to afford their medications. Many now have to choose between putting food on the table and getting their prescriptions.  

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