OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO MEDICATION ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY: EXPLORING POLICY AND PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
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Keywords
medication access, medication affordability, policy solutions, practice solutions, healthcare, barriers
Abstract
Access to medication is a critical component of healthcare, yet many individuals face barriers to obtaining the medications they need. These barriers can include cost, insurance coverage limitations, lack of availability in certain areas, and other factors. This essay explores various policy and practice solutions for overcoming barriers to medication access and affordability. By examining the current landscape of medication access and affordability issues, as well as potential solutions, this essay aims to provide insights into how policymakers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders can work together to ensure that all individuals have access to the medications they need.
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Saeed Ali Alqahtani
* Pharmacist, King Fahad General Hospital Jeddah
Njood Sulaiman Al-Harbi
Pharmacist, King Fahad General Hospital in Jeddah.
Darwish Ahmed alharbi
Pharmacy technician, Eradah and mental health complex-Eradah service.
Salem thaif Alharbi
Pharmacy technician, Ibn sina hospital
Ali Ahmed Alzubaidi
Pharmacist, King Fahad General Hospital in Jeddah.
Misfer Nasser Misfer Al qhtani
Pharmacy technician, Khamis Mushate General Hospital