Percentage of Americans Taking One or More Daily Medications for a Chronic Illness

  1. 60% of Americans take one medication every day
  2. 24% of Americans take four or more medications every day
  3. 89% of Seniors take one medication every day
  4. 54% of Seniors take four or more medications every day

Source: A Proactive Approach to Reducing Risks & Costs of Medication Non-Adherence. A White Paper by MCOL Sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solutions Health Care - https://register.healthwebsummit.com/lnproapp