{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The YMyHealth Podcast | Wellness and Healthcare Insights for Millennials","title":"Affordable Prescription Medications: Navigating Healthcare Costs in the US","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2026,"description":"How can you find affordable prescription medications in the US? In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman is joined by pharmacist Dr. Alexandria Yarborough to explain common medication and insurance terms, payment options, and practical steps for navigating prescription costs and accessing medication. Explore how to make informed choices when paying for prescriptions and better understand the healthcare system. This conversation focuses on patient care and actionable guidance for people seeking more affordable medication.\nWhat you’ll learn\nKey terms used when navigating prescription medication costs\nPayment options that may help make prescriptions more affordable\nPractical steps for accessing medication in the US\n🎧Tune in now and share with a friend!\nHighlights: \n(00:00) Introduction to navigating healthcare costs for prescriptions\n(01:16) The impact of medication costs on health and affordability\n(03:48) Understanding the landscape of prescription access in the US\n(06:05) Key terms: brand, generic, premium, deductible, and coverage\n(10:04) Main ways to pay for prescriptions: cash, insurance, and discounts\n(16:11) How pharmacy discount programs and coupons work\n(19:33) Why prescriptions can still be expensive despite insurance\n(22:40) When to use insurance versus discount options\n(27:48) Effectiveness and cost differences between brand and generic drugs\n(33:44) Getting affordable prescriptions without insurance\n(37:38) Steps to take at the doctor's office for cost savings\n(41:04) Key takeaway: advocate and prepare to save money\n\nLinks:\nAre you a millennial interested in learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/\n**More about this episode's guest: Alexandria Yarborough, PharmD,  is a Community Pharmacist and Pharmacist in Charge at Sam’s Club in South Carolina. She has almost a decade of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7_-hWX0mIHf2oitks5WsIkKMYhsb1h9cceeY-ZBYJ3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZWI0/ZjRhN2U0ZmY0YWY3/ZWUwZDc3N2M5NmJj/ZGYzZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}