The cost of prescription drugs is a major topic of conversation amongst Migraineurs and other patients who need prescription medications. Even for those who have insurance that covers medications, the amount paid by the patient has increased to consume a disproportionate amount of patient income and has left many patients with difficult medical and financial choices to make. Part of this phenomenon is coverage limits that affect the number of doses of triptans that are covered per month, a...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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