Unjust and rapid prescription drug costs continue to put significant financial strain on Illinois residents.
Prescription drugs in a storage area at a pharmacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on May 26, 2021. My husband and I often struggle to access our critical medications due to these extremely fluctuating prescription drug costs. I have been taking medication for my chronic autoimmune disorder, myasthenia gravis, since I was 13 years old, and I have seen firsthand how frequently the prices of my critical, life-altering medications can change. It is a gut-wrenching issue to have to deal with.
For many others, health care affordability is often the No. 1 issue in their minds. About 28% of Illinois residents have rationed their medication by either skipping a dose or cutting a pill in half to lengthen their supply, according to a Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey. Even if you aren’t currently on medication, chances are that you’re still feeling the negative effects of rising drug costs. At least 20% of health insurance premiums are attributed to high-cost drugs.
In so many cases like these, once vision loss occurs, it cannot be reversed, making time of critical essence in treating conditions before vision loss gets worse. We thank state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and medical professionals everywhere who are committed to putting patients before profits. We hope that these efforts can continue to improve the health and wellness of those in our own state of Illinois, as well as be a model of success across the country.In his April 24 letter , Bill Porter claims that “if I were to decide tomorrow to change my religious practices to those of Judaism, then that would make me a Jew.
Vibrant downtowns make it pleasant to spend time, have meals, walk around, see a play and otherwise enjoy being in a world-class city. Places that prioritize leaving as quickly as possible after work are not working toward a stronger city. Strong downtowns prioritize people spending time with people; ghost downtowns prioritize the convenience of those who’d rather be somewhere else.
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