Consumers Support Importation to Force Down Drug Costs, But They’re Not Bringing Price Complaints to Their Doctors, According to New NOP World Health Research

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ — The vast majority of consumers support allowing Americans to purchase drugs from outside the US, believing importation will force down the costs of their medications, according to new NOP World Health research. An overwhelming 9 out of 10 Americans believe that healthcare costs have worsened over the past 5 years — a significant increase since August. They are looking to importation as a solution, saying they don't trust drug or insurance companies to address the cost issue. In fact, they hold the pharmaceutical and insurance industries primarily responsible for skyrocketing health expenses.

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