Prescription Drugs in Nebraska A Survey of Experiences and Opinions
Prescription Drugs in Nebraska A Survey of Experiences and Opinions
Of the 1,000 Nebraska residents surveyed by telephone… 84 percent support offering a statewide prescription drug discount for low and middle income individuals without prescription drug coverage
94 percent believe it is important for consumers to have access to information that compares safety, effectiveness, and costs of prescription drugs
57 percent are concerned about being able to afford the cost of needed prescription drugs in the next two years
34 percent have experienced a problem paying for prescription drugs in the past 12 months The 2005 random telephone survey of self-identified registered voters was conducted by Woelfel Research between February 2nd and 14th. The sample included 800 age 18+ Nebraskans with an additional sample of 200 age 50+ residents. Further information about the study may be obtained from its author, Dr. Silberman, at 202/434-6339. (21 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Prescription Drugs in Nebraska A Survey of Experiences and Opinions
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Report Home In 2003, the average price of a retail prescription in Nebraska was $49.08 and retail prescriptions filled per capita were 10.8, slightly above the national average. This study examines how Nebraskans age 18 and up are being affected by the costs of prescription drugs. In addition, survey respondents were asked about proposed legislation that would create a statewide prescription drug discount program, establish a state preferred drug list, and provide consumers with access to information comparing safety, effectiveness, and costs of prescription drugs.Of the 1,000 Nebraska residents surveyed by telephone… 84 percent support offering a statewide prescription drug discount for low and middle income individuals without prescription drug coverage
94 percent believe it is important for consumers to have access to information that compares safety, effectiveness, and costs of prescription drugs
57 percent are concerned about being able to afford the cost of needed prescription drugs in the next two years
34 percent have experienced a problem paying for prescription drugs in the past 12 months The 2005 random telephone survey of self-identified registered voters was conducted by Woelfel Research between February 2nd and 14th. The sample included 800 age 18+ Nebraskans with an additional sample of 200 age 50+ residents. Further information about the study may be obtained from its author, Dr. Silberman, at 202/434-6339. (21 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures