More than two-thirds of the elderly people take multiple medications and attack according to a survey of older union ANBO in the dark about the fees. Photo ANP / Koen Suyk
Older people often have no idea of what the cost of medicines they receive compensation and what those costs. This is evident from this morning published research from the older union ANBO in partnership with pharmacists dome KNMP MWM2 and research among more than 1,600 senior citizens.
ANBO and KNMP want that health insurers provide their policyholders accessible information on policy conditions and fees. Older people do not know where they stand, says Liane den Haan, managing director of ANBO.
“Seniors grope often in the dark when it comes to fees – and costs -. drugs “
A total of 62 percent of the elderly people did not consult the health insurance policy to see if they get a reimbursement for the medications. Half do not know that this is possible allowing the reimbursement of medicines does not play a role in the choice for health insurance.
The study also shows that use seven of the ten participating seniors more than two drugs. A fifth even five or more drugs. According to ANBO is a periodic medication review because of the use of many drugs needed. Patient, doctor and pharmacist look over together to the drug use.
Because seniors often take multiple medications use of various doctors Den Haan wants we look critically at the whole drug use.
“There may perhaps drugs are deleted or dosage be reduced: it can save costs and minimize health risks. Obviously, should the use of self-care products and vitamins are addressed in a medication review “.
KNMP and ANBO have this early last month indicated in a letter to parliament
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