The cost of treating allergies is up 230% yet only 5-6% more Americans are suffering from allergies during the same time frame.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -People seeking relief from sniffling and sneezing this allergy season are paying a lot more than they used to. The cost of treating allergies has ballooned, with patients paying 230% more for medications over a twenty year period.
Dr. Samuel Friedlander with University Hospitals believes higher prices stem from pharmaceutical companies focusing on some very rare and specific allergic diseases. Dr. Freidlander says the first step toward affording the relief you seek, is working with your provider to get an accurate diagnosis. Sangumeshwar also says take advantage of any health savings account available, to buy up allergy meds pre-tax.
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