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Question: Explore and analyze vaA 64-year-old Black male with a history of hypertension presents to your clinic for complaints of headaches and blurry vision x 2 days. He denies any weakness, numbness, chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or recent, illicit drug use. He states he has been compliant with his medications (hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg and metoprolol 50 mg BID), and he took his meds this morning. Recent labs from 3 weeks ago indicate no diabetes. He has no other medical history. His vitals include: B/P 195/115, P- 90, T- 98.9, R- 20. rious strategies to address the issue of medication access for patients with chronic conditions who lack prescription coverage. Provide a brief assessment of low-cost measures, including financial assistance programs, community resources, and patient education initiatives in your specific clinical area. Critically evaluate the role of healthcare providers in determining prescription costs for individual patients.