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The Prevalence And Predictors Of Low-Cost Generic Program Use In A Nationally Representative Uninsured Population, Joshua D. Brown, Nathan J. Pauly, Jeffery C. Talbert
The Prevalence And Predictors Of Low-Cost Generic Program Use In A Nationally Representative Uninsured Population, Joshua D. Brown, Nathan J. Pauly, Jeffery C. Talbert
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The uninsured population has much to gain from affordable sources of prescription medications. No prior studies have assessed the prevalence and predictors of low-cost generic drug programs (LCGP) use in the uninsured population in the United States. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) during 2007–2012 including individuals aged 18 and older who were uninsured for the entire 2-year period they were in MEPS. The proportions of LCGP fills and users was tracked each year and logistic regression was used to assess significant factors associated with LCGP use. A total of 8.3 million …