COST SAVINGS ON DRUGS FOR TREATING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – (05-13-04)



Economic Implications of Evidence-Based Prescribing for Hypertension

Estimates for cost savings of hypertensive meds range as high as 25% cost savings on the drugs used to treat high blood pressure if physicians would follow the recommendations put out by the medical journals and research. I know as a chiropractor, my reimbursement is constantly in the cross hairs of the insurance company and yet it is pennies compared to costs savings on drugs. It just does not make sense. JAMA — Abstracts: Fischer and Avorn 291 (15): 1850

Read entire article here

James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







Email:



Posted on
Category: Hypertension
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”