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Rising out-of-pocket costs for dementia and neuropathy drugs lower patient adherence

By Stat News  
   February 21, 2020

As out-of-pocket costs rise for medicines used to treat certain neurologic disorders — such as dementia and neuropathy — patients are less likely to take their drugs as often as prescribed, according to a new study. And the findings are the latest indication that increasing drug costs may lead to worsening health and, consequently, higher health care expenses in the future.

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