Freepers note, your Rx prices are going up in costs..
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/01/31/Why-Are-Costs-For-Generic-Medications-Soaring
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The pervasive use of generic over brand-name medications was anticipated to be a money-saver, but recently prices are soaring, even up 6,000 percent for some common drugs that were once fairly low-cost.
As National Journal reports, pharmacists are perplexed about the huge price hikes in many drugs and are asking Congress to hold a hearing to look into the matter.
Generic drugs such as Pravastatin, which treats high cholesterol, and the antibiotic Doxycycline spiked upwards of 1,000 percent in 2013, according to a survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association.
According to the survey, 77 percent of pharmacists said they experienced 26 or more instances of a large increase in the acquisition price of a generic drug within the last six months of 2013.
The survey found an additional 84 percent of pharmacists said price fluctuations prevented them from providing care and remaining in business due to the fact that filling prescriptions resulted in losses when some patients refused their prescriptions because of costs.
your Rx prices are going up in costs..”
No kidding. Had eye surgery last month which resulted in having to fill two prescriptions. Had I had false teeth when I went to pay they would surely have popped right out.
Real shock to those of us who don’t normally take meds. Fortunately I was able to find some coupons on line and a pharmacy that would take them which saved me almost half of the $369.
Another reason I’m grateful for having been brought in a family that believes drug-free and natural is a good thing...