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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — GoodRx just released an exciting women’s health initiative and accompanying research, specifically around the affordability of menopause hormone therapies by Pfizer. Through the reach and scale of the GoodRx platform, these programs are broadening access and affordability of crucial medications for women.
New research from GoodRx shows menopause medications have increased in list price by 58% since 2014. And according to a recent study, people who’ve been diagnosed as menopausal spend 45% more on healthcare costs to treat their symptoms each year than those who are not menopausal. Similarly, women are often faced with a “pink tax,” which represents a significant inequality in healthcare where women pay more for their medical needs. That is why GoodRx is working to make necessary menopause treatments more affordable and accessible for women who are faced with limited coverage and high out-of-pocket costs.
“Americans are paying more than ever for medications, a challenge that disproportionately affects women,” said Dorothy Gemmell, Chief Commercial Officer at GoodRx. “At GoodRx, we’re not just making strides towards affordability, but also championing the needs of women from perimenopause through menopause to improve their lives. We are committed to lowering prescription medications costs and shining a light on menopause – a complex condition that can impact a woman's physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being and having treatment options is critical.”
Now, eligible patients with a valid prescription can find low cash prices for brand-name menopause hormone therapies in the range of $99-$249 at more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide exclusively via GoodRx.
For those looking for more affordable ways to access other menopause medications, GoodRx has also created a Savings Guide for Popular Menopause Treatments.
“I’m thrilled to see GoodRx tackle a major hurdle in women’s healthcare – the accessibility of menopause treatments,” said Dr. Lisa Larkin, Immediate Past President of The Menopause Society. “Menopause is a natural phase of a woman’s life that deserves attention and care, not something to be ignored or stigmatized. By reducing the cost barrier and spotlighting the importance of menopausal health, this initiative directly supports women’s health, their ability to enjoy their lives and encourages a broader dialogue about comprehensive care for all stages of a woman’s life. Efforts like this one are exactly what’s needed to improve health outcomes for women everywhere.”
GoodRx works with over 150 brands across pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies and OTC medicines to surface their savings and patient support programs directly with high-intent audiences via the GoodRx platform. The company recently announced a partnership with ARS Pharmaceuticals to offer neffy at an exclusive low discounted cash price in retail pharmacies across the U.S. Similarly, the company launched an affordability program with Boehringer Ingelheim to provide its Humira® biosimilar (adalimumab) at a low cash price available exclusively on GoodRx. GoodRx now has over 50 pharmaceutical brands offering cash price options for consumers integrated into the GoodRx platform.
Further information can be found at www.goodrx.com/go/menopause
