Arch Ophthalmol Chic
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Arch Ophthalmol Chic · Aug 2006
Comparative StudyMedicare prescription drug cards: effectiveness for patients with glaucoma.
To assess the level of discounts on glaucoma medications provided by the Medicare prescription drug card program. ⋯ Drug cards provide significant discounts over retail prices. However, cards may be a secondary option to online purchasing, which may be cheaper and may offer seniors more flexibility to switch between glaucoma therapies. Ophthalmologists can take simple steps to guide seniors to the optimal purchasing option for a given drug in their region.