The Journal of the American Medical Association recently released an infographic illustrating recent trends in prescription drug costs. Here are some key findings from the report:
·
1 in 4 people in the
United States who take prescription drugs report difficulty affording them.
·
Medicare's share of
national prescription drug spending rose from 2% in 2004 to 29% in 2014.
·
The average price of
the drug Humira is 15% higher in the US than in Canada.
·
3 in 4 Americans favor
limiting the amount companies can charge for hepatitis and cancer drugs.
·
86% of Americans favor
requiring drug companies to release information about how they set prices.
·
The average price of
the drug Enbrel is 35% higher in the US than in Canada.
Source: JAMA, April 5, 2016
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