Real Stories, Real People
Patient Testimonies
We shouldn't have to jump through hoops.
My name is Temple Riddle and I am a resident of Gillette, Wyoming. I am 79 years old and view myself as being fortunate in this life. My husband and I receive a fixed income each month, and we have a roof over our head. However, we do still face a lot of problems in […]
Patient Testimonies
I spend hundreds of dollars each month.
I’m Wendy Moffitt and I am a 40-year-old resident of Bismarck, North Dakota. I am a diabetic with both cardiovascular and pulmonary issues as well. I am disabled and can no longer work. My prescriptions cost $7,000 per month. Some of these include Tresiba, Novolog, Jardiance, Breo Ellipta, Ventolin, Combivent, and gabapentin. I’m on over […]
Patient Testimonies
I desperately need my medications.
My name is Darlene and I am a 74-year-old retiree from Van Buren, Arkansas. I am an avid outdoors person and I love to exercise. Since I’ve retired, I’ve spent a lot of time at the gym –– and have even hiked up and down the canyons in Arizona. I greatly value my health, and […]
Patient Testimonies
The costs really add up for us seniors.
My name is Beverly McClure and I am from Grand Junction, Colorado. I am 87 years old and have type 2 diabetes. When I was first diagnosed, the medicines for my diabetes were quite inexpensive. I don’t work any longer because I can’t, and I live on a fixed income. My insurance covers the majority […]
Patient Testimonies
We had to put most medical costs on my credit card.
My name is Jennifer Hepworth and I am a mother from Layton, Utah. My daughter Penny lives with cystic fibrosis. When she was 3 weeks old she began taking pancreatic enzymes every time she ate. At her young age, her small dose was about $800/month but increased to about $4,000 by the time she was […]
Patient Testimonies
I was stuck deciding which medicines I could pay for.
My name is Barry Lauritzen and I am a resident of Twin Falls, Idaho. I am a recovery coach and I’m passionate about being of help in my community. A few years back, I lost coverage from my Medicare provider without adequate notice. Because of that, I was stuck for a year deciding which medicines […]
Patient Testimonies
COVID-19 treatments won't work if we can't afford them.
by DAVID MITCHELL, CANCER PATIENT AND FOUNDER, PATIENTS FOR AFFORDABLE DRUGS The growing crisis around COVID-19 brings into stark view America’s broken drug pricing system. Currently, taxpayers are paying billions of dollars for research that will help lead to the development of a new vaccine, treatment, or cure for COVID-19. Once government funded research identifies […]
Patient Testimonies
My name is Janet Kerrigan, and my life forever changed on December 1, 2011 when I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and was working as a Critical Care Nurse when a sudden, searing pain in my chest sent me to the emergency room. What began as a suspected […]