Research article summary (published 13 Jul 2002):

What physicians need to know about seniors and limited prescription benefits, and why.

Full Abstract

More and more often, seniors are faced with outpatient prescription benefits that have annual spending limits, and they may be forced to cut back on use of medications when they run out of benefits before the end of the year. Family physicians can play a valuable role by helping seniors choose the best value medications for their budgets and by checking whether or not seniors can afford their prescriptions.

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Author information

Author/s: Chien-Wen, T (T); Phillips, R L (RL); Green, L A (LA); Fryer, G E (GE); Dovey, S M (SM);

Affiliation: Robert Graham Center, Policy Studies in Family Practice and Primary Care, Washington, DC 20036, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: American family physician (Am Fam Physician), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Jul; vol 66 (issue 2) : pp 212

Dates: Created 2002/08/02; Completed 2002/08/15; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12152958, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Aged Counseling Decision Making Family Practice - economics Financing, Personal Health Services for the Aged - economics

Health Services for the Aged - economics Humans Insurance Benefits Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services Physician's Role United States

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