Unaffordable healthcare is a major problem, but I’d like to focus on unaffordable prescription medication specifically for this wicked problem. It’s not right that medicine isn’t easily available or affordable to a lot of people in our country. People who have mental illness need medication, that’s not something that just balances out without treatment (and all categories of illness as well). I feel very strongly about this matter because it affects a lot of people that I know and care about, so I can only image how many people struggle with this every day. I even have a hard time being able to afford medications and I’m always very upfront with doctors about having them write generic prescriptions for me so that I at least have a chance at being able to afford it!
People who are sick may not even be able to afford the medication they are prescribed. There is no perfect answer on how to fix this and healthcare is a mess, but I do think a good example of an improvement is the GoodRx application. I use this app for prescriptions sometimes and it can truly make things noticeably more affordable. The app interface and design is extremely easy to use and very accurate. I love how it locates the lowest prices in your area at nearby pharmacies. This really is one of the BEST and most useful apps I’ve come across in a long time and I love that anyone can use it! I highly suggest everyone takes advantage of this if you don’t already.











