Why Are Prescription Drugs More Expensive in the U.S. than in Other Countries?

• Little governmental regulation. In many other countries, governments regulate how much a medication can cost. For example, Canada’s Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) requires that a new medication cannot cost more than the median price of the drug in other countries. Countries in the European Union use similar pricing constraints. The U.S. does not impose similar rules, and therefore pharmaceutical companies set the prices for medications at their will, usually the peak of what they think the market will withstand. This leads to high prices, especially for innovative or unique drugs.

• Lack of research comparing drugs. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association pinpointed the lack of comparative research across drugs as yet another cause for higher drug spending among Americans. While most doctors are sensitive to the fact that their patients want to avoid high drug prices, their primary goal is to treat patients effectively. It is often easy to find medical research about the efficacy of particular drugs, but there is less research comparing brand-name drugs against each other. Without that research, prescribers may be hesitant to prescribe a cheaper drug that they are less familiar with.
• No single-payer negotiation. The U.S. doesn’t negotiate prices with pharmaceutical manufacturers like other countries do. In countries where there is single-payer healthcare—in other words where the government pays for most health care costs—those governments have huge negotiating power with pharmaceutical companies to lower prices. In the U.S., a patchwork of private insurers and smaller government programs negotiate prices with drug makers individually, reducing their bargaining power.

Special note: Considering crossing the border for your medications? Just know that it is illegal to import pharmaceuticals even for personal use.

Welcome to The Rx Solution

The Rx Solution was founded for prescription cost help, and to solve the problem of the uninsured and under-insured needing access to prescription medications in America.

The Rx Solution helps to qualify patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for little or no money.

We bring together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers patient advocacy organizations and community groups to deliver patient prescription assistance program. We help qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get medications through the public or private program that’s right for them.

Our mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible.

Programs for the Low-Income or Uninsured

Access to affordable medication is not possible for everyone, particularly for low-income individuals and households. Despite the generous efforts of countless health programs, a number still struggle with choosing between medication and other needs such as shelter, food, and transportation.

This should not be the case.

When it comes to applying for prescription assistance programs for low-income or uninsured, our team does not just send out the paperwork. We help you apply and complete the process, ensuring you receive quality medication as soon as possible.

Programs for Seniors

Prescription drugs are major factors in the overall cost of caring for elderly loved ones. According to Paying for Senior Care, an online resource tool, people aged 65 and above spend an average of 3% of their income for medication; the percentage rises when doctors prescribe over-the-counter medications.

While government funded healthcare can help, a number of seniors struggle to afford prescription costs.

Prescription drug programs for seniors are helpful for elderly individuals, especially those with low or no income. Eligibility, however, varies according to the program. Our goal is to help you get well soon by expediting the approval process.

The Rx Solution makes application for patient assistance programs easier. Get in touch with us today to learn more.

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what is the prescription drug xanax?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), more than 18 percent of adults will experience some kind of anxiety disorder in any given year. This makes chronic anxiety one of the most common psychological disorders.

Xanax is a drug that is often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, and is, as a result, one of the most prescribed medications in the US. Xanax is also a potentially dangerous addictive substance. Knowing more about this medication and its risks can help make people more aware of how Xanax is used, the potential for abuse, the dangers of addiction, and the safest ways to treat and recover from addiction.

What Is Xanax?

Xanax is the brand name of a prescription drug called alprazolam, which is categorized as a benzodiazepine, or benzo for short. The action of alprazolam is to bind with and alter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain, increasing GABA action and helping calm overexcited nerves.

Benzodiazepine drugs are some of the most commonly prescribed medications, used most often to treat panic or anxiety disorders, usually for a short period of time.

Xanax and other benzos are usually used for short-term or intermittent use – that is, they are used for brief periods or even started and stopped by the person taking them. This means they can be taken only when the symptoms of anxiety flare, rather than all the time.

Intermittent use of Xanax is possible because the half-life of alprazolam is only about 11-12 hours, according to the Federal Drug Administration’s drug information for Xanax. This means that the medicine can reach the brain and take effect very quickly.

This is part of the reason that it can be easily used intermittently, but it is also part of the reason that Xanax can so easily become addictive. The drug reaches and acts on the brain very quickly. If it is then used regularly for a long time, it causes the body to adapt more quickly and reach a level of tolerance.

Our Goal At The RX Solution!!

Millions of uninsured Americans already struggle with paying for their basic needs: food, utility bills, rent, etc. Adding medication to the list complicates the budgeting process. To make ends meet, some cut their medication short or fail to complete the treatment.

Our company takes the financial burden off your shoulders by helping you find the right assistance program.

The lack of discounted medication discourages some Americans from pursuing full-course treatments for their health condition. As a result, they painfully endure the consequences of their disease. To address the problem, our company brings together the country’s doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare providers to help patients apply for assistance programs that suit their needs.

Give us a call today and see how we can help.

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