White Plains, New York – October 21, 2024 – PharmacyChecker, a trusted platform for verifying international online pharmacies and comparing prescription drug prices, has been recognized in a recent Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) article as a valuable resource "to find a reputable online pharmacy that can supply high-quality prescription drugs." Authored by healthcare professionals from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the article “Strategies to Help Patients Navigate High Prescription Drug Costs” acknowledges the role of international online pharmacies and PharmacyChecker in helping patients manage high prescription drug costs in the United States.
The authors, Hussain S. Lalani, MD, MPH, MSc; Catherine S. Hwang, MD, MSPH; Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD, MPH; and Benjamin N. Rome, MD, MPH, emphasize the alarming number of U.S. patients unable to afford their prescribed drug therapies and provide tangible solutions by way of an algorithm for clinicians to help patients manage medication costs. Among the seven strategies discussed, international online pharmacies stand out as a vital option for patients requiring expensive brand-name drugs, particularly when domestic options remain unaffordable. A clinical scenario presented in the article features a 70-year-old female patient prescribed the anticoagulant apixaban (Eliquis) who, having tried to use her Medicare Part D plan (at least $150/month out-of-pocket) and a discount coupon ($70/month), eventually turns to international online pharmacies:
“The patient uses PharmacyChecker to check apixaban prices at international online pharmacies. The lowest-cost option is $43 per 1-month supply. The patient chooses this option, knowing this payment will not count toward her insurance annual maximum.”
The authors advise that if “patients choose to individually import drugs, they should choose a reputable pharmacy in a country with adequate drug regulation.” PharmacyChecker is highlighted as an "independent organization that verifies international online pharmacies and allows patients to compare prices across pharmacies."
“PharmacyChecker’s mission is to help patients afford the medicines they need, and this recognition in JAMA further validates our ongoing efforts to promote transparency and safety in online pharmacy practices,” said Lucia Mueller, president of PharmacyChecker. “Millions of Americans struggle with the high cost of prescription drugs, and we are proud to offer a trusted solution for those exploring affordable international options.”
The article also notes that patients prescribed generic medications can sometimes benefit by bypassing insurance and paying cash prices with discount coupons. PharmacyChecker allows users to compare both international mail-order prices and U.S. pharmacy discount coupons, helping patients maximize their savings on both brand-name and generic drugs.
PharmacyChecker is an independent U.S. company with a global impact. Its International Pharmacy Verification Program and drug price comparisons have been an invaluable resource for patients and organizations across the globe, particularly the millions of Americans who have turned to international sources due to prohibitive U.S. pharmacy prices.
For more information on how PharmacyChecker can help patients and caregivers save on prescription medications, visit www.pharmacychecker.com.
