Key takeaways
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in prescription trends, including increased demand for allergy and depression medications.
SingleCare has observed more than a 500% increase in flu shot uptake in March 2020, with a 40% and 50% year-over-year increase in allergy and antidepressant medications, respectively.
An estimated 25 million Americans could lose their employer-sponsored health insurance, highlighting the importance of accessible prescription savings services like SingleCare.
SingleCare offers a 100% free service to all U.S. pharmacy customers, regardless of their insurance status, assisting with medication savings.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot in the world—including the way that people pick up prescriptions, and what types of prescriptions they’re needing (or not needing). That’s exactly what our CEO and founder, Rick Bates, talked about with Yahoo Finance’s On the Move panel.
As a prescription savings service, SingleCare has the ability to see trends in prescription fills. Over the past three to four months, we have seen a rise in allergy and depression medications. Learn more, and watch the full interview, on Yahoo Finance.
And no matter what medications you need—or your insurance status—SingleCare can help you save. Start searching for your medication now.
Key takeaways:
- More than a 500% increase in flu shots in March 2020
- 40% year-over-year increase in allergy meds
- 50% year-over-year increase in antidepressants
- 25 million Americans could lose their employer-sponsored health insurance
- SingleCare is 100% free for all U.S. pharmacy customers whether you have insurance or not
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