At a glance
- The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System features estimates about prescription medicines and the number of prescription medicines people take.
- Estimates are based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the National Health Interview Survey.
Prescription medicines
Prescription medications are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, or relieve symptoms. These medications require a formal order from a physician and must be filled by a pharmacy.
Prescription medication use
Get statistics from the NCHS Data Query System.
Sources
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Prescription medication use, by number of medications
Get statistics from the NCHS Data Query System.
Sources
Health, United States publishes data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which are collected during personal interviews.
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