Visory Health Saves Americans $790M on Heart Medications

Visory Health, a patient-first health tech platform, has announced a remarkable achievement in making cardiovascular medications more accessible and affordable for Americans. The company's prescription discount card has saved patients nearly $790 million on essential heart medications since its launch in March 2022, benefiting over 1.5 million unique patients nationwide. This financial relief directly addresses one of the biggest barriers to healthcare access—cost—particularly for life-saving prescriptions that treat conditions like high cholesterol, which is crucial for preventing heart attacks and strokes. The platform's success comes at a critical time when research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine highlights the devastating consequences of medication underuse, making this financial assistance program particularly impactful for vulnerable populations including Veterans, families, and caregivers.

The groundbreaking research from the Journal of General Internal Medicine reveals staggering potential benefits if all eligible Americans received proper cholesterol-lowering treatment. The simulation study predicts that universal access to guideline-directed therapy could annually prevent more than 39,000 deaths from heart attacks, nearly 100,000 non-fatal heart attacks, and up to 65,000 strokes. Beyond the human toll, resolving the "widespread underuse" of these medications could lead to an estimated $25.3 billion reduction in annual healthcare expenditures. By making medications like commonly prescribed statins—including atorvastatin (generic for Lipitor), rosuvastatin (generic for Crestor), and simvastatin (generic for Zocor)—more affordable through their prescription discount card, Visory Health helps patients adhere to treatment plans that significantly lower their risk of devastating cardiovascular events.

Visory Health's innovative approach extends beyond just cost savings. Patients can compare medication prices at over 37,000 pharmacies nationwide, including major chains like Kroger, Stop & Shop, Publix, and Walgreens, providing transparency and choice when using insurance isn't possible or cost-effective. The platform offers multiple access points through their mobile app available in both the App Store and Google Play Store, where users can add the digital prescription card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for savings of up to 80% on medication costs. For those without digital access, the card remains available for download on the company's website through their Rx Savings Card page, ensuring broad accessibility across different technological capabilities and demographics.