How to lower prescription costs and still get the medication you need

(Aging Untold) — If prescription costs have you doing the math every month, there are options to explore to bring the price down and still get the medication you need. Start with the health care question Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said prescription affordability is a health care issue. “A medication sitting on a pharmacy shelf isn’t doing anybody any good, and it’s not going to help anybody feel better,” Cradduck said. “So we have to figure out the best way to get them into your hands.” Ask your doctor and pharmacist One place to start is with the doctor or pharmacist. Doctors may have access to free prescription drug programs, including samples left by drug company representatives. Cradduck said patients who are struggling can ask their doctor whether any free medications or samples are available. Pharmacists know about programs and may recommend cards that can reduce the cost of medications, Cradduck said. Review coverage and look for assistance Aging expert Amy O’Rourke recommen