9 March 2021 - Sticker shock is a daily occurrence for Americans trying to fill prescriptions at retail pharmacies—and it’s getting worse due to COVID-19. Increasingly, consumers are turning to their pharmacists for help.
According to the 2021 Medication Access Report from CoverMyMeds, 67% of patients reported learning that their prescription would cost more than they expected when they went to pick it up. Of those, 55% asked their pharmacist or provider for cheaper alternatives.