Medicare drug plan costs are a reminder that affordability is about more than list prices

Valore's take

Conversations about drug pricing often focus on the price of individual medicines. For Medicare beneficiaries, what they actually pay each month, premiums included, is what matters.

People with multiple chronic conditions feel these changes most. When costs rise, some delay refills or stop medications, and gaps in care follow.

Pharmacists are well placed to help patients review their plans and medications during open enrollment and throughout the year. Keeping patients on the therapies they need is a core part of continuous care.