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Consumer Advice on Prescriptions, Health Costs, and Medication Management

Nearly half of U.S. adults take at least one prescription drug , yet around one in four people struggle to afford their medications. With healthcare costs rising and treatment plans becoming more complex, it’s more important than ever to understand your options.

Our Consumer Advice blog category helps patients and caregivers take charge of their health with expert-backed tips on managing medications, saving at the pharmacy, and making informed choices about treatment.

Whether you’re new to prescriptions or managing long-term conditions, you’ll find practical guidance on:

  • How to save money on prescription drugs and copays
  • Tips for medication adherence and daily routines
  • Understanding brand-name vs. generic medications
  • Safe storage and disposal of unused prescriptions
  • Managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
  • Choosing the right form of medication (e.g., tablets, liquids, patches)
  • Affordable medication access through savings programs and mail-order options

Every article is written in plain language with real-world advice, helping you reduce healthcare expenses, improve outcomes, and stay in control.

Whether you're managing your own prescriptions or supporting a loved one, RxSpark's Consumer Advice blog is your trusted resource for affordable, informed, and effective care.



Struggling with Prescription Costs? Here's How to Save in 2024 Each year, the price of medications continues to rise, with more than 600 drug prices increasing by an average of 5% to 6% back in 2022. As Americans still face financial challenges, partly due to the long-term effects of the COVID-19...

Read More... Apr 16, 2024

What do you need to know about allergy season? The end of winter and start of spring can be a wonderful time of year, bringing warmer weather and longer days and the promise of summer to come but for children with hay fever, the onset of spring marks the start of an annual ordeal as seasonal...

Read More... Mar 15, 2024

It’s that time of the year when the temperature starts to drop, winter weather is setting in, and more and more people will be coming down with a cold or flu . It is always important to stay healthy during the colder months, and despite the availability of vaccines, coronavirus is still...

Read More... Nov 30, 2023

Living with arthritis can be a debilitating experience where even the simplest activities seem impossible. Thankfully, there are many ways to alleviate symptoms.  Arthritis is an umbrella term encompassing over a hundred different types of rheumatic conditions that affect joints. More...

Read More... May 05, 2023

Prescription drug prices are on the rise, and patients will be forced to pay higher prices for the medications they need. Find out how you can navigate – and potentially avoid – cost inflation. Over the past several years, there has been a dramatic uptick in spending on prescription...

Read More... Sep 27, 2022

Arthritis pain can be crippling, making it difficult for those who suffer from this chronic disease to perform normal daily tasks. We’ve discovered a few simple, natural hacks to help you find relief. Understanding arthritis Arthritis is not generally thought of as a disability, but it is...

Read More... Sep 23, 2022

Among all developed nations, Americans pay the highest prices for prescription drugs. Here are the main reasons prescription drugs are so expensive in America. The cost of prescription medication in the U.S. has been on the rise for years. Between 2019 and 2020 , the price of most prescription...

Read More... Sep 14, 2022

Learn to ease the pressure of prescription prices with our list of saving strategies. Key Takeaways: Drug manufacturers in the U.S. set the price of prescription drugs Manufacturers of new drugs must recoup costs to make profit before generic alternatives flood the market This need for profit...

Read More... Jul 13, 2022

It’s natural for pregnant mothers to worry about their safety and that of their unborn child, and this may be even more true for women living with chronic conditions. However, there are steps you can take to reduce risk. Key Takeaways Every pregnant woman wants a safe and healthy...

Read More... May 13, 2022

An apple a day isn’t quite enough to keep the doctor away. Read our guide to what real preventative care requires. Key Takeaways: Prioritizing preventative steps delivers multiple benefits. Increased personal awareness, better budgeting, and easier condition management become...

Read More... May 09, 2022

Balancing heart health and a prescription budget isn’t easy. Find out if there’s relief on the horizon and how to take the burden off your wallet now. Prescription drugs are costly, putting pressure (and financial strain) on more than 18 million Americans who struggle with heart...

Read More... May 02, 2022

There are a lot of benefits of exercise for diabetes, including that it can help regulate your blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of complications. Physical activities play a significant role in maintaining overall body fitness and reduces your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes,...

Read More... Apr 15, 2022

We can’t avoid aging, but we can avoid many risks associated with getting older so we can live longer lives. Here is how physical exercise can help us age healthy. We all age. Staying on top of the right habits will help you avoid many of the serious health issues that come with getting...

Read More... Apr 13, 2022

There’s a whole new world of better health waiting for you. Here’s how to take confident steps toward starting to exercise to stay healthy. Many view exercise as another unwanted stress, with concerns over associated financial costs, slow progress, and injury among many other factors...

Read More... Apr 12, 2022

Generic medications are just as effective as their brand name counterparts, and they cost 80% to 85% less. Learn more about the differences. One of your first considerations when you’re buying a prescription is likely how much it’s going to cost. You can save money by going with a...

Read More... Apr 11, 2022