Dimension 1
Social and Economic Factors
Social and Economic Factors
ECONOMIC FACTORS
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High cost or lack of availability of transport to access pharmacy
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Mail order pharmacy
Pharmacy delivery service
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Medication cost
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Switch to generics or lower-cost alternatives
Refer to local programs or agencies that provide medication assistance
Benefits Check Up RX (Available at: www.benefitscheckup.org/before_you_start.cfm?screen=BenefitsCheckUpRx )
Pharmaceutical assistance programs ( www.helppatients.org )
Enroll in Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
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