Prescription Drugs and Medicines

NCHS Data Query System Topics

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.
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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

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Sources

The National Health Interview Survey provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.

Prescription medication use, by number of medications

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Sources

Health, United States publishes data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which are collected during personal interviews.

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