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While speaking to the patient about a newly prescribed medication, you notice that the patient appears agitated. The patient tells you that he has a part-time job with limited benefits and doesn’t qualify for prescription coverage. There is no generic substitute for this drug, which is important in the patient’s recovery.

1. What should be your first course of action?

2. What are some additional actions you may take to assist the patient in getting some financial relief?