Rising drug prices have made it harder for some citizens to afford medical care. Accounts published by pharmacies show that some patients, after learning the prescription price, are forced to remove part of their medications or decide not to buy them.

Drug costs are continuing to rise at a time when the pressures of inflation and the decline in purchasing power have also made meeting everyday needs difficult for many families. Now, for some patients, obtaining medication they need to continue their treatment has become a cost beyond their financial means.