How US Prescription Policies Favor Profits Over Patient Care
In the U.S., the process of obtaining medications involves doctor visits, high costs, and limited accessibility, leading to lower customer satisfaction. Other countries with broad over-the-counter (OTC) availability enjoy higher customer satisfaction and easier access to medications. This article compares customer satisfaction, health outcomes, and economic impact between the U.S. and other countries, highlighting the need for the U.S. to consider a hybrid model that balances regulation with accessibility, and explores the potential benefits of allowing verified online pharmacies from India to ship medications to the U.S.