Most Americans felt informed about their prescription drug options before speaking with a medical professional. According to this survey conducted in 2021, two-thirds of the U.S. population felt informed about their options before discussing them with a healthcare professional.
Share of Americans who felt well-informed about their prescription drug options before speaking with a medical professional in 2021
Data is weighted to be representative of the U.S. population
Method of interview
Online omnibus survey
Supplementary notes
The results have been weighted to represent the entire population. All results are based on a sample and are therefore subject to statistical errors normally associated with sample-based information.
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Thinking about times you have had a drug prescribed to you, to what extent, if at all, did you feel informed about your prescription drug options before speaking with a medical professional?"
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Share of Americans who felt well-informed about their prescription drug options before speaking with a medical professional in 2021 [Graph], DeepIntent, January 1, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1329309/share-of-americans-who-feel-informed-about-their-prescription-drug-options-before-speaking-with-a-medical-professional/