From expensive car and home repairs to today’s grocery bills, sticker shock comes in many forms. The last place it should exist is at the pharmacy counter, yet the complexity behind the cost of prescriptions only seems to be getting worse.
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, Americans spend an average of $1,200 per person annually on prescription drugs, which is twice as much as those in comparatively wealthy nations. Unsurprisingly, 22% of people report difficulty paying for their medications, according to Insider Intelligence, yet the number of people being prescribed these drugs is on the rise. CivicScience poll results show that 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication, and the number of those who take four or more has risen to 24% in recent years. Now more than ever it seems, more affordable prescription options are a crucial part of keeping Americans both financially and physically healthy.
