This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in the United States in February 2017. U.S. adults were asked which of the statements regarding their doctor's ability to prescribe and explain drugs correctly applied to them. In total, 18 percent of the participants took drugs prescribed to them without hesitation, while 33 percent do additional research on the drug they have been prescribed.
Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
I ask my doctor to inform me thoroughly about the drug and possible adverse effects
40%
I do additional research on the drug before taking it
33%
I ask for alternatives to this drug
16%
I read the package insert of the drug carefully
48%
I make sure I understand when and how to take the drug
62%
I take the drug without hesitation
18%
I trust that my doctor prescribes me a given drug because it is the best possible product for me
53%
I trust that my doctor does not prescribe me a drug that is more expensive than would be necessary
31%
none of the above
5%
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Statista Survey. (February 10, 2017). Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/694533/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-to-precribe-medication-correctly/
Statista Survey. "Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017." Chart. February 10, 2017. Statista. Accessed April 03, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/694533/us-adults-that-trust-their-doctor-to-precribe-medication-correctly/
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