Surescripts Survey Reveals 56% of Patients Face Prescription Access Barriers
Event summary
- Surescripts survey of 1,007 U.S. adults found 56% experience challenges accessing prescriptions, citing cost, delays, and prior authorizations.
- 36% of patients want clearer cost information before picking up prescriptions.
- 29% of patients experienced prior authorization delays, rising to 36% for those taking multiple medications daily.
- Surescripts' technology solutions aim to streamline prescription access through automation and real-time benefits verification.
The big picture
The survey highlights systemic issues in prescription access, including cost barriers and administrative delays, which are critical for healthcare providers and insurers. Surescripts' focus on technology-driven solutions aligns with broader industry trends toward digital health innovation and patient-centric care. The findings underscore the need for interoperable systems to improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
What we're watching
- Technology Adoption
- How Surescripts' technology solutions will affect prescription access efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Cost Transparency
- Whether clearer cost information will reduce financial barriers to prescription access.
- Regulatory Impact
- The pace at which regulatory changes may address prior authorization delays and prescription access issues.
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