Difficulty in paying for prescription drugs prompts some to seek out online sources.
Other research has suggested that individuals seek online sources for their prescription medications as a way of cutting costs.
Convenience and recommendations from a health care provider move many to look for online options.
About one-quarter (27 percent) said they used an online drug discount program because it was convenient.
Satisfaction with online sources is high, although future use remains uncertain.
AARP membership by age group was also included in the weighting, with AARP providing the benchmarks.
The final weighted data reflect the U.S. population of adults ages 50 and over.
The Use of Online Pharmacies and Drug Discount Programs Among U.S.
The survey interviews averaged 6 minutes in length.
The interviews were conducted in English October 1722, 2024.
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