The company’s latest Pharmacy Next: Health Consumer Medication Trends survey found that nearly 6 in 10 Americans worry about obtaining medications close to home. Although internet mail-order pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers can serve as alternatives to brick-and-mortar pharmacies, only 16% of those surveyed prefer using online pharmacies. Among the other survey findings:

One-third of respondents say shortages have affected their ability to access prescriptions.
Fifteen percent of believe the closures of retail health clinics at discount stores such as Walmart and Dollar General have limited their access to convenient care.
Despite 52% of respondents saying the cost of their prescriptions has increased in the past few years, this represents a decline compared to 2023, when nearly two-thirds of consumers reported their medication prices had increased in the previous year.
To help manage these costs, 44% report turning to prescription coupon sites such as GoodRx, suggesting consumers are more actively seeking ways to manage medication costs.

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Rising prices, pharmacy closures raise concerns about access to medication

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