(BPT) - At a time when prices everywhere seem to be on the rise, it's natural to have concerns about the cost of your prescription medications. For many, these costs are affecting how consistently they take their medications, which can impact their health now and in the long run. According to KFF, 43% of U.S. adults say they haven't taken their medication as prescribed in the past year because of the cost, and 6 in 10 also say they're worried about being able to afford their prescription medications.
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