Prescription medication can get pricey, and it’s a big contribution to the rise of healthcare costs in this country. There are several ways a hospital can make an impact regarding the rising costs of medication, including encouraging providers to write more scripts for generic medications.
A study conducted by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania looked into the role hospitals play in influencing the types of drugs patients receive from the pharmacy. Its results were published in a recent issue of JAMA Internal Medicine.
