OAN’s James Meyers
2:24 PM – Friday, June 28, 2024
A new study shows the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. has increased nearly 40% over the past 10 years, surpassing the rate of inflation during the same time span.
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According to drug savings company GoodRx, prices have increased 37% since 2014.
These rising costs continue to raise worries for many customers who are forced to take certain doctor-prescribed medications in order to live a normal life.
On average, an American spends $16.26 out of pocket per prescription, according to data from GoodRx data, which was first reported by CNBC.
“For most Americans, the difficulty with affordable medications isn’t over the ones that cost thousands of dollars,” Tori Marsh, director of GoodRx research, said in a published study. “It’s about affording routine…
