Most midlife and older adults take prescription drugs and continue to be concerned about affording them.

Notably, there are no significant differences by political affiliation.

The final weighted data reflect the U.S. population of adults 50 and over.

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The survey interviews averaged six minutes in length.

The interviews were conducted in English December 1216, 2024.

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