People trust pharmacies for answers in times of need. We want to help provide quality, collaborative policy solutions, just like we provide health and wellness solutions to millions of patients and consumers every day.
Pharmacies:
The Face of Neighborhood Health and Wellness in Pennsylvania
NACDS member pharmacies in Pennsylvania:
116,792
people employed in Pennsylvania
2000
locations in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pharmacies Are: Accessible
92%
of voters in Pennsylvania say pharmacies are easy to access
75%
of voters in Pennsylvania have visited a pharmacy in the past 12 months
Pharmacies Are: Trusted
84%
of voters in Pennsylvania said that pharmacists are very or somewhat credible when it comes to information on how to save money on prescription drugs, and 74% said a pharmacist’s recommendation is very or somewhat important when deciding to buy an over-the-counter medication or other health and wellness product for the first time.
Pharmacies Are: Innovative
Pharmacists’ extensive education empowers them to do even more to improve patient health and quality of life. That’s why voters support Medicare enrollees being able to receive newer services from their pharmacists.
90%
support health tests, such as blood pressure
86%
support immunizations
83%
support tests for flu or strep throat
80%
support helping with managing illnesses like diabetes
Also, 82% said they are likely to support a Congressional candidate who works on securing such help in managing illnesses like diabetes - and 49% said “very likely to support.”
Pharmacies Are: Essential
Voters agree—pharmacy benefits should be covered by:
83%
Medicaid
86%
TRICARE for military families and veterans
87%
Medicare
Pharmacies Are: Favored
76%
have a favorable view of pharmacies
82%
have a favorable view of pharmacists in general
83% of voters in Pennsylvania have a favorable opinion of their pharmacist
76%
support limiting the initial fill of certain opioid prescriptions to seven days
76%
support rules that all prescriptions must be handled electronically, rather than paper or fax prescriptions
This poll was conducted from January 16-29, 2018, among a national sample of 20,429 registered voters. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 1 percentage points.