The online survey, released Jan. 23, also showed that more than 75 percent of respondents tried to obtain coupons or drug discounts for a new medication, either online or through a pharmacist.
The survey involved 200 consumers who had filled at least one prescription in the last six months.
Access the full survey results here.
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