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Shopping for Drugs

Studies | Health

No. 262
Monday, June 02, 2003
by Devon Herrick

Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Introduction
  3. Comparing Prices
  4. Therapeutic Drug Substitution
  5. Pill Splitting
  6. Generic Drug Substitutes
  7. Switching to Over-the-Counter Drugs
  8. Mail-Order Pharmacies
  9. Global Options
  10. Financial Assistance to Lower Drug Costs
  11. Price Comparisons for Specific Drugs
  12. Conclusion
  13. Notes
  14. Appendix
  15. About the Author

Appendix

Appendix A - Common Doses of Sinus Allergy Medication

Appendix B - Ulcer Medication

Appendix C - Cardiovasular Medication

Appendix D - Antianxiety Medication

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