Consumer Prescription Drugs Survey: Pricing, Accessibility & Legislative Action
A recent consumer survey of over 1,000 adults showed that a plurality of respondents, regardless of age and location, believe that big drug companies set unreasonable prices for the drugs they develop.
Access to quality pharmacies is not an issue for many Americans: 86% of consumers find it easy to get their prescription drugs at a pharmacy and have access to nearly three pharmacies within a 10-minute drive.
Nearly 8 in 10 people believe that independent pharmacies should receive the same government oversight as chain pharmacies if they are involved in government-funded and administered programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
When it comes to the government inserting itself in the pharmacy business, the majority of consumers do not think independent pharmacies need government handouts to increase their profits.
