KFF research has consistently found prescription drug costs to be an important health policy area of public interest and public concern. Below are some key findings on the public’s experience with and perceptions of prescription drugs and their prices.
About half adults say they are currently taking at least one prescription drug and about a quarter say they currently take four of more prescription medications.
While nearly eight in ten adults say the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable, most of those who are currently taking prescription drugs say affording their prescriptions is easy (74%). CONTINUED
Kaiser Family Foundation
