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title: The Rising Costs of Specialty Drugs [Infographic] | Advanced Medical Reviews
description: The cost of specialty drugs keeps increasing for patients with chronic conditions; learn why these prices have risen so drastically in the United States.
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# [The Rising Costs of Specialty Drugs [Infographic] | Advanced Medical Reviews](https://www.admere.com/amr-blog/the-rising-costs-of-specialty-drugs-infographic)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.admere.com/amr-blog/author/admin) | Feb 19, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Prescription drugs are a necessary part of life for patients with a chronic condition or ongoing infection. With Americans spending on average $1,200 a year on prescriptions and specialty drugs, in particular, averaging $4,500 per month, something's got to give.

Check out our infographic explaining the increased spending on specialty drugs and how independent review organizations and pharmacy benefit managers can partner to save payers and patients money.

For more information, read AMR's blog examining the [rising costs of specialty drugs](https://www.admere.com/amr-blog/the-rising-costs-of-specialty-drugs/).

[View full post](https://www.admere.com/amr-blog/the-rising-costs-of-specialty-drugs-infographic)

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