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September 11, 2024

Prescription Cost-Saving Platforms in Dermatology

Author Affiliations
  • 1Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • 2Department of Dermatology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 3Division of Dermatology, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
JAMA Dermatol. 2024;160(11):1149-1150. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.3070

Affordable medication access remains a significant challenge in dermatology. In 2021, 17% of older US adults could not afford their prescriptions.1 Programs like GoodRx and Cost Plus Drugs aim to enhance patient medication access. These digital platforms build on established models, such as the usual and customary pricing models, the Walmart $4 formulary, and discount cards. It is critical to scrutinize these discount platforms’ operations and impact.2 We aimed to inform readers about prescription cost-saving platforms and raise questions about their consequences for clinical practice and quality of care.

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