November 2018
More than 2 out of 5 Americans say paying for their prescription drugs in the past year was difficult, even though most have health insurance, according to a new survey from GoodRx, a consumer site that compares drug costs.
Why it matters: Drug prices are a top public concern because many people take medications every day and see the toll on their wallets. The survey shows people aren't really feeling any relief amid the political promises to address the issue.
By the numbers: The GoodRx survey, which mirrors other public tracking polls, found:
Article written by Bob Herman, Axios. Data: Google Survey conducted by GoodRx between Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2018, among 1,060 Americans. Total margin of error is ±2.5 percentage points; Poll methodology.