Although such opportunities are not universally available, these findings quantify the cost savings that patients in the US can achieve through filling larger quantities of a prescription for a chronic condition. </AbstractSection> Copyright Adis Data Information BV 2009

Background: Many patients are burdened by prescription costs, and patients, providers and policy makers may attempt to reduce these costs by substituting 3-month for 1-month supplies of medicines. Objectives: To measure the difference in out-of-pocket and total costs among patients receiving...