What we get wrong about prescriptions, chronic disease

9 Things to Know About Big Pharma, in Charts

Prescription drugs provide relief from pain, fight infection, stabilize moods, reduce inflammation, combat dread diseases, and extend lives. These medications have become a fact of life for many—perhaps most—Americans. On average, half of them took at least one prescription drug in a given month, according to a recent CDC survey. More than 13 percent took five or more. And the rate is growing. In 2020 Americans filled 6.4 billion prescriptions, …

COMMENTARY: What we get wrong about prescriptions, chronic disease

It’s worth noting that pharmaceutical manufacturers spent nearly $288 billion on R&D last year.

Commentary: What we get wrong about prescriptions, chronic disease

Proper treatment of chronic diseases and hopes for permanent cures depend on pharmaceuticals, but policymakers' "reforms" can endanger research and development process.

What we get wrong about prescriptions, chronic disease

Prescription drugs account for 15% of healthcare costs. Yet, they’re our best defense against the chronic diseases that drive 90% of healthcare spending.

The Current Drivers in Medication Use, Spending

Michael Kleinrock, lead director of research at IQVIA, discusses the current trends in medication use and where these drivers may be headed in the near future.