# Inflation, Economic Policy Changes, and Access to Essential Drugs by Retirees in Argentina

**Authors:** Alejandro Macchia, Javier A. Mariani, Gianni Tognoni

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.15929 · 2024-06-10

## TL;DR

This study explores how inflation and economic policy changes in Argentina affect retirees' ability to access essential medicines.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into the impact of macroeconomic factors on drug access for retirees in Argentina.

## Key findings

- Higher inflation rates were linked to reduced access to essential medicines among retirees.
- Changes in economic policy significantly influenced retirees' ability to afford medications.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigates whether there are associations between inflation, economic policy changes, and retirees’ access to medicines in Argentina.

## Full-text entities

- **Chemicals:** Drugsa (-), aspirin (MESH:D001241)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11165379