Medication Access and Income: Unveiling the Complexities of Affordability

Category: Health

Approximately 70% of American adults take one prescription medication, with 24% taking at least four. Financial challenges impact medication access, as 25% struggle to afford prescriptions, especially among families earning less than $35,000 annually. Surprisingly, even some earning $75K to $125K annually report skipping medication due to the cost of medications, indicating broader affordability issues.