Evaluating the affordability of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis medicines in a middle-income country

Abstract Background A heavy financial burden is imposed on patients suffering from chronic diseases due to medicine out-of-pocket payments. Objectives This study focuses on assessing the affordability of medications used for chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) such as asthma, chronic obstructive pul...

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Main Authors: Mahdieh Fathi, Najmeh Moradi, Nazila Yousefi, Farzad Peiravian, Nikta Shobeiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02737-5