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title: Americans Facing Challenges with Prescription Drug Costs
description: A recent survey revealed that insured American are facing widespread challenges when it comes to navigating health care coverage and affordability.
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# [Americans Facing Challenges with Prescription Drug Costs](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/americans-prescription-drug-costs)

 Written by [Mari Wagner](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/mari-wagner) | Nov 14, 2024 12:45:00 PM

*1 minute read*

The [Patient Experience Survey](https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2024-10/PES%20Wave%205%20-%20External%20Report%2010-25-24%20-%20FINAL.pdf) by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America shows that 51% of insured Americans are unsure about their prescription costs, and 38% are facing rising out-of-pocket expenses.

Increasing healthcare costs are burdening many insured Americans, with nearly half finding out-of-pocket expenses unaffordable. High deductibles, unaffordable copays, lack of coverage for necessary services, and costly coinsurance are key issues.

According to the survey, 1 in 3 patients struggle with prescription adherence due to high costs, leading many to skip doses, delay medication, or not complete their treatment.

The report unveiled significant hurdles that insured Americans encounter in the realm of healthcare coverage and affordability:

- 28% of Americans feel that current insurance plans offer affordable healthcare access when needed
- 52% are anxious about managing out-of-pocket expenses and insurance premiums in the coming year

 

## **Takeaway**

Health care costs are a major concern for workers. Employers need to stay updated on the prescription drug market and assess how their health plan choices impact their workforce. Download the [bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-supporting-docs/bulletin-struggle-prescription-drug-cost.pdf) for more details.

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