Overview
- Fifty-nine percent of Americans say they are at least somewhat worried about affording prescriptions, the highest share since KFF began asking in 2018.
- About 72% say government regulation of drug prices is insufficient, with support for stronger oversight spanning Republicans, independents, and Democrats.
- Most respondents (59%) doubt the Trump administration’s measures will lower costs for people like them, though Republican voters are more optimistic.
- Awareness of the TrumpRx discounts site remains low, with 35% reporting they have heard of it and 7% saying they have visited it since its Feb. 5 launch.
- In head-to-head trust on lowering drug costs, voters pick Democrats over Republicans by 38% to 28%, and GOP advisers are urging candidates to elevate affordability in their messaging.