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U.S. adults that trust their doctor in prescribing appropriate drugs

Statements regarding trustworthiness among U.S. adults after receiving a prescribed drug as of 2017

The data displays the results of a survey conducted in the U.S. in February 2017. U.S. adults were asked which of the statements regarding their doctor's ability to prescribe and explain drugs correctly applied to them. In total, 18% of the participants took drugs prescribed to them without hesitation, while 33% do additional research on the drug they have been prescribed.

I ask my doctor to inform me thoroughly about the drug and possible adverse effects	40
I do additional research on the drug before taking it	33
I ask for alternatives to this drug	16
I read the package insert of the drug carefully	48
I make sure I understand when and how to take the drug	62
I take the drug without hesitation	18
I trust that my doctor prescribes me a given drug because it is the best possible product for me	53
I trust that my doctor does not prescribe me a drug that is more expensive than would be necessary	31
none of the above	5

U.S. adults that trust their doctor in prescribing appropriate drugs

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