The majority of Americans have healthinsurance that includes coverage for prescription drugs. But they can't always afford the specific drugs their doctors prescribe for them.
, professor of health policy and political analysis at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who directed the poll.
Sally Radoci has three insurance policies but still can't get two drugs she needs covered."It's very frustrating," she says.Sally Radoci has three insurance policies but still can't get two drugs she needs covered."It's very frustrating," she says.Among those earning less than $35,000 a year, 51% did not fill prescriptions. For those earning between $35,000 and $99,999, the poll found that 48% did not fill prescriptions.
Sally Radoci was denied coverage for another drug she depended on, her EpiPen. She's allergic to bees and needs the EpiPen to inject lifesaving medication in case she gets stung. But when she went to the pharmacy to get the EpiPen that had been prescribed by her doctor, she was told her new insurance wouldn't cover the cost.
Radoci has three insurance policies and a lot of copayments."It's very frustrating. I think when you have insurance you should be able to get the drug you need."
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