Research Presented at AUA 2024 Indicates the Cost of Prescription Drugs Is A Significant Barrier To Care
05 Mayo 2024 - 11:00AM
Abstracts being presented at the American Urological Association's
Annual Meeting discuss the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and
treatment of urogynecologic conditions as well as the cost barriers
to peri- and post-menopausal women using vaginal estrogen therapy.
Researchers will present their study findings covering important
updates on the cost of care in San Antonio, Texas, from May 3 to 6.
Ruchika Talwar, MD, urologist and clinical instructor in the
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Department of Urology,
moderated a virtual press session with the abstract authors,
providing key insights into their research.
“The more we highlight and disseminate these findings, the more
we can make both urologists and patients aware of the resources
that exist to help mitigate the financial burden of prescription
drugs,” said Dr. Talwar. “It’s important to note that it can often
be cheaper for a patient to go outside of their insurance and use a
company like the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, especially for
vaginal estrogen therapy.”
The following abstracts are covered in the moderated panel:
- The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company Effect On Urogynecologic
Drugs
- Barriers to Peri- and Post- Menopausal Women using Vaginal
Estrogen Therapy include Cost and Fear of Side Effects
A recording of the panel discussion is available to all press
registrants. Fill out the registration form on the website to be
added to the virtual programming:
https://www.auanet.org/AUA2024/register/press-registration
NOTE TO REPORTERS: Presenting authors and moderators are
available to discuss their findings. To arrange an interview with
an expert, please contact the AUA Communications Team at
Communications@AUAnet.org.
About the American Urological Association: Founded in
1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American
Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of
urology and has nearly 25,000 members throughout the world. The AUA
is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to
the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the
highest standards of urologic care through education, research and
the formulation of health policy.
Corey Del Bianco
American Urological Association
410-689-4033
cdelbianco@auanet.org