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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 Mar 2016

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

Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty Publications

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 …