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People Often Skip Neurological Meds When Out-of-Pocket Costs Rise

February 19, 2020

When out-of-pocket drug costs rise, patients with common neurological disorders are more likely to forgo their medication, a U.S. study suggests.  Private insurance claims data show patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and peripheral neuropathy were more likely to cut back on prescription medications when out-of-pocket costs were high, researchers report in Neurology.