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"Switching from one medication to another, less expensive one due to prescription drug plan restrictions may produce some unwanted side effects, especially for older Americans. A new survey shows that more than one in five American adults over 50 have been prescribed or switched to a lower cost substitute, but 13% of them said the new drug was ineffective in treating their condition... "But the survey found that these drug switches actually wind up costing the patients an average of $58.50 per person in additional out-of-pocket costs related to higher drug costs or additional medical follow-up. And of the estimated 9 million adults over 50 who were given a formulary substitution, 22% said they experienced side effects from the new medication." And some had side effects necessitating ER visits or hospitalizations. No Simple Answer Maru __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
