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by Vicki Rackner MD
Want to save money on prescription medication? Former surgeon, founder of The Caregiver Club and author Dr. Vicki Rackner offers three quick tips.
About Dr. Vicki
Vicki Rackner, MD is a board-certified surgeon and clinical faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She left the operating room to be on the cutting edge of healthcare consumerism. She is now a full-time patient advocate, helping people get the health care they want, need and deserve. Dr. Vicki is an author, speaker and consultant.
Next time your parents visit the doctor, suggest they bring in a complete list of all medication, including both prescription medication and over-the-counter formulations. Then go through the list item by item. Patients can slash medication bills by 20% on average by asking one simple question: "What does this medication treat and do I still need it?"
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