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While Most Adults Say Prescription Drugs Have Made Lives Better , A Large Majority Also Say The Cost Is Unreasonable. 59%. 79%. say prescription drugs developed over the past 20 years have made the lives of people in the U.S. better. say the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable.

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  1. While Most Adults Say Prescription Drugs Have Made Lives Better, A Large Majority Also Say The Cost Is Unreasonable 59% 79% say prescription drugs developed over the past 20 years have made the lives of people in the U.S. better say the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable SOURCE: KFF Health Tracking Poll (conducted February 14-24, 2019). See topline for full question wording and response options.

  2. Over the Last 20 Years, Drug Spending Increased by 330%, Compared With a 208% Increase in Total Health Expenditures Prescription drug spending, 1997-2017 (in $ Billions) Percent Growth 330% Total Health Spending: $3,492B 208% $1,135B NOTE: Spending amounts have not been adjusted for inflation. SOURCE: Peterson-Kaiser Health System Tracker National Health Spending Explorer

  3. Three In Ten Report Not Taking Meds As Prescribed Due To Cost In the past 12 months, percent who say they cut pills in half, skipped doses, substituted with an over-the-counter drug, or did not fill a prescription because of the cost: SOURCE: KFF Health Tracking Poll (conducted February 14-24, 2019). See topline for full question wording and response options.

  4. Public Sees Pharmaceutical Company Profits As Top Contributor To High Health Care Costs Percent who say each of the following is a major reasonwhy people’s health care costs have been rising: SOURCE: KFF Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 23-28, 2018). See topline for full question wording and response options.

  5. Lowering Drug Costs Is One Of The Public’s Top Health Policy Priorities For Congress • Percent as of September 2019 who say each of the following should be a top priority for Congress to do next year when it comes to health care: SOURCE: KFF Health Tracking Poll (conducted September 3-8, 2019). See topline for full question wording and response options.

  6. Public, Including Partisans, Support Many Actions To Lower Drug Costs Percent who favor each of the following actions to keep prescription drug costs down: Requiring drug companies to include list prices in ads Making it easier for generic drugs to come to market Allowing the gov’t to negotiate with drug companies Allowing Americans to buy drugs imported from Canada Lowering what Medicare pays based on other countries’ prices Increasing taxes on drug companies whose prices are too high Ending tax break for drug companies’ advertising spending Allowing Medicare plans to restrict use of certain drugs SOURCE: KFF Health Tracking Poll (conducted February 14-24, 2019). See topline for full question wording and response options.

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