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. 2021 Dec 28;326(24):2526-2529.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2021.20335.

Self-reported Behaviors Regarding Medications to Save Money Among Sexual Minority Adults in the US, 2015-2018

Rishub K Das  1 , Gilbert Gonzales  2
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Self-reported Behaviors Regarding Medications to Save Money Among Sexual Minority Adults in the US, 2015-2018

Rishub K Das et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

This survey-based study of US adults from gender and sexual minority populations examines self-reported behaviors to save money on prescription medications, including skipping doses, purchasing from other countries, delaying refills, taking less medication, and using alternative therapies.

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