Axid and Carafate both cost about a $1.00 per pill. Add up what this will cost Mrs. CL per day and per month. Mrs. CL is on a fixed income. Discuss what you would do if you had to counsel this patient, knowing that she is going to tell you that she cannot afford the medications
Carafate is 4x/d = $4.00 and Axid is recommended at 2x/d = $2.00 . Total = $6.00/d. 30 d/mo x 6 = $180.00/month for just two medications.
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