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Prevalence & Health Disparities:

  • Medication non-adherence is a major public health issue.
  • High prescription drug costs are a significant barrier.
  • Affects chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and mental health disorders.

Potential Solutions:

  • Patient assistance programs.
  • Use of generic drugs.
  • Policy reforms to reduce medication costs.

Future Directions & Solutions:

  • Address research gaps in long-term outcomes.
  • Explore broader policy interventions.
  • Improve accessibility and awareness of assistance programs.

Contributing Factors:

  • Leads to worse health outcomes.
  • Increases hospitalizations and long-term healthcare costs.
  • Affects vulnerable populations (i.e., elderly, uninsured, racial minorities)

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

Spring 5-2-2025

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Controlled Subject

Medical care—Cost control; Drug utilization

Disciplines

Health Policy | Public Health

File Format

pdf

File Size

593 KB

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Mentor: [Kavita Batra]

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A Pill Too Expensive: A Comprehensive Review for Exploring Medical Non-Adherence in the Age of Rising Drug Prices


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