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Ohio Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs and Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Executive Summary Prescription drug costs are a significant concern for many Ohio residents. Findings from Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS), conducted among more than 1,400 Ohio adults from June 30 to July 6, 2026, highlight widespread medication rationing due to cost, high levels of worry about affording needed prescriptions, and broad support for […]
Read MoreMaine Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Prescription drug prices in the United States are nearly 2.8 times higher than the prices in other OECD countries, like Canada, Japan, and France.1 With seven in every ten American adults (70.5%) prescribed at least one medication, these high costs impact the majority of the population to some degree.2 Medication Rationing When prescription drugs are […]
Read MoreOklahoma Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Prescription drug prices in the United States are nearly 2.8 times higher than the prices in other OECD countries, like Canada, Japan, and France.1 With nearly 7 in every 10 American adults (69%) prescribed at least one medication, these high costs impact the majority of the population to some degree.2 The largest majority (74%) of […]
Read MoreKansas Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Summary Prescription drug prices in the United States are nearly 2.8 times higher than the prices in other OECD countries, like Canada, Japan, and France.1 With nearly seven in every ten American adults (69%) prescribed at least one medication, these high costs impact the majority of the population to some degree.2 Although many survey respondents […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Survey Finds Residents Struggle with Healthcare Costs
Many South Dakotans struggle with healthcare costs and worry about affording future care, reports Mitchell Now. According to a national survey from the West Health-Gallup Center for Healthcare in America, nearly half of South Dakotans worry they won’t be able to afford needed healthcare in the coming year, over one third had concerns about paying […]
Read MoreWashington Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Summary A survey of more than 1,380 Washington adults conducted from September 9 to October 8, 2025, found: Prescription drug prices in the United States are nearly 2.8 times higher than the prices in other Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, like Canada, Japan, and France.1 With nearly seven in every ten American […]
Read MoreTennessee Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Summary Prescription drug prices in the United States are nearly 2.8 times higher than the prices in other OECD countries, like Canada, Japan, and France.1 With nearly seven in every ten American adults (69%) prescribed at least one medication, these high costs impact the majority of the population to some degree.2 Although many survey respondents […]
Read MoreCalifornia to Offer $11 State-Produced Insulin
The state of California will become the first U.S. state to sell its own insulin under a state-branded program (CalRx) beginning January 1, 2026, reports Politico. The initiative aims to reduce the cost of lifesaving diabetes medication, which previously sold for substantially more in the market. The program is a partnership between the state, nonprofit manufacturer Civica […]
Read MoreColorado Becomes First State to Cap Price of Rx Enbrel
The Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board has set an upper payment limit on the prescription drug Enbrel, which is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, reports Colorado Newsline. This change caps insurer and patient annual payments at approximately $31,000, a decrease from the 2023 average cost of $53,049. Supporters say this is a landmark […]
Read MoreConnecticut Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Summary Prescription drug prices in the United States are nearly 2.8 times higher than the prices in other OECD countries, like Canada, Japan, and France.1 With nearly seven in every ten American adults (69%) prescribed at least one medication, these high costs impact the majority of the population to some degree.2 Medication Rationing When prescription […]
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