National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.

By the Numbers: U.S. Uninsured Rate Hits Record Low

Published On: January 9, 201552 words0.3 min readCategories: ArticleTags: Reform

12.9	Percentage of uninsured American adults in the fourth quarter of 2014
13.4	Average percentage of uninsured U.S. adults in the third quarter of 2014
17.1	Percentage of uninsured Americans a year ago
4.2	Percentage points the uninsured rate has dropped since the Affordable Care Act went into effect one year ago

Source: A January 7, 2015 Gallup poll

NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.

By the Numbers: U.S. Uninsured Rate Hits Record Low

By the Numbers: U.S. Uninsured Rate Hits Record Low

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