Chart of the Day: All that and a spoonful of sugar
Read today’s edition of Insider Intelligence’s “Chart of the Day” newsletter, and?join?our fastest-growing community of readers. Each morning we deliver a chart packed with data and key statistics covering today’s most disruptive industries.
More than 1 in 5 US adults can’t afford prescription drugs
Over the past year,?22%?of US adults have had to forgo prescription medications due to the cost. About?one-quarter?needed to see a doctor but could not afford it.
Beyond the chart:?Between 1980 and 2018, US prescription drug spending increased by more than?10 times?after adjustments for inflation, per the Congressional Budget Office. Among US adults who’d made healthcare changes due to drug costs,?18.7%?delayed getting a refill and?16.4%?rationed their medication, according to a February 2021 GoodRx study.
Want media and marketing insights delivered daily to your inbox? Sign up for Insider Intelligence’s “eMarketer Daily” newsletter for the latest.