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Managing Prescription Drug Costs

More than a third of America's elderly have no insurance to pay for the medications they need. Many seniors turn to discount drug programs for help, but using the programs' discount cards can be confusing and the benefits are limited. NPR's Joseph Shapiro reports.

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