By PPN News Staff
Eighty-two percent of patients experienced medication delays in the last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, insurance processes, communication challenges and prescription cost, according to new data released by CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson Corp.
Of patients who experienced medication delays, 85% had to make financial sacrifices to afford their prescriptions.
In addition to medication delays, many patients also postponed medical visits in the past year. According to the 2022