Three-quarters take prescription drugs regularly, with nearly one-third taking four or more.

The survey interviews averaged 12 minutes in length.

The interviews were conducted in English June 2024, 2024.

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New Hampshire state capitol building

Money inside capsules

Pharmacist gives senior woman brochure at pharmacy checkout

Older man reviewing finances

Senior woman carefully taking her prescription medication as part of her daily routine.

A latino baby boomer sits at his dining room table and sorts through various prescription medications as sunlight filters in through the window behind him bathing the room with a soft glow of light.