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Millions of seniors can't afford their prescription medications: Study

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Study: 4% of those aged 65 and older can't afford their prescription at all.

More than 3% skipped doses, delayed filling a prescription or took less medication than prescribed to cut back on costs.

Dr. Lalita Abhyankar , a family medicine physician, said she often sees patients struggling to pay for medications.