Arizonans Skipping Medications Because of Rising Rx Costs
October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 29 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The rising cost of prescription drugs often forces hardworking families to choose between life-saving medications and putting food on the table. According to data from AARP and the Kaiser Family Foundation:
In 2017, 26% of Arizona residents stopped taking medication as prescribed due to cost.
The average annual cost of prescription drug treatment increased by 57.8% . . .
The rising cost of prescription drugs often forces hardworking families to choose between life-saving medications and putting food on the table. According to data from AARP and the Kaiser Family Foundation:
In 2017, 26% of Arizona residents stopped taking medication as prescribed due to cost.
The average annual cost of prescription drug treatment increased by 57.8% . . .