What can you do to control drug prices?
> control any lifestyle conditions such as obesity which may be contributing to your hypertension and/or diabetes and, diet.
> make sure you actually need a medication and, that it works for you without side effects. Many medicines have side effects and as well, are effective in only 75-80% of patients.
> ask your doctor to prescribe generics only, if possible. Generics are available for prostate cancer.
> see if there are any over-the-counter (OTC) equivalents that may function as a substitute.
> shop around, negotiate and compare prices online. Far too many drugs require a prescription and many of these drugs should be available OTC as they are in many parts of the world. You should lobby your congressman to make this happen.
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Read More
http://www.consumerreports.org/drugs/cure-for-high-drug-prices/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2645129/