Prescription drug prices opinions U.S. 2019 | Statista

In 2019, 69 percent of adults in the U.S. indicated that they believe that prescription drug prices are usually much higher than what consumers should be paying. This statistic shows the opinions on prescription drug prices in the U.S. according to a survey conducted in September 2019.

Opinions on prescription drug prices in the U.S. as of 2019

Characteristic	Percentage of respondants
Usually much higher than what consumers should be paying	69%
Tend to be somewhat higher	20%
About right	9%
Tend to be somewhat lower	1%
Usually much lower than what consumers should be paying	1%

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Release date

November 2019

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 16-30, 2019

Number of respondents

1,099 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Original Question: "Based on everything you have read and experienced, please indicate which of the following statements most closely align with your opinion regarding the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S.?"

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