High cost of medications makes no sense

I wrote once before about this outrageous problem, but it seems nothing can be done.

I need to share a real experience with all of you, and maybe through some miracle, something could get done.

I use an inhaler twice a day that dispenses a steroid medication. I need this for good lung function. Somehow, I lost track of the amount I had left, so I made a number of calls, trying to find a refill to get me by until I could get my prescription refilled.

I must leave out quite a bit of what went on because it god so complicated and utterly ridiculous.

I was advised by my doctor’s nurse to call around to some of the local pharmacies here in the Marysville area. Previously, the lowest price I’ve paid over the years has been $42 for a one-month’s supply.

I called a pharmacy just north of town and, after a lengthy wait, was given a price of $442. My next call was to another big chain store, closer to the center of town, and got a quote of $462. I was told earlier by the nurse that these people charge whatever they can get away with, and this is probably why with each call they all wanted to now my age. Now, isn’t that strange? Or is it?

This incident must be just one of the thousands that are happening to all of us, not just us seniors. Such a disgrace. Doesn’t anyone care that our country is going down the tubes because of greed just like this? Shame. Shame.

Harry Pringle

Marysville