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Drug Companies Make Eyedrops Too Big, And You Pay For The Waste

Gregory Matthews has glaucoma and uses prescription eyedrops. The dropper's opening creates a bigger drop than he needs, causing him to run out of his medication before the prescription is ready to refill. (Matt Roth for ProPublica)
Gregory Matthews has glaucoma and uses prescription eyedrops. The dropper's opening creates a bigger drop than he needs, causing him to run out of his medication before the prescription is ready to refill. (Matt Roth for ProPublica)

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