Results: Survey finds 1 in 4 Canadians not taking medication properly
Published on 03/12/2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shine a spotlight on various health concerns, a recent survey which shows one in four Canadians report not taking their medication properly. The national survey conducted in January by Pharmasave indicates that 26 per cent of the more than 10,000 respondents admit to having taken medication differently than prescribed or stopping to take it without consulting a medical professional.
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Have you ever stopped taking a medication early?
Yes
40%
1169 votes
No
48%
1384 votes
Not Applicable
12%
347 votes
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If yes, why? I didn't like the side effects
23%
662 votes
The medication was too expensive
8%
229 votes
I started to feel better so didn't see the need to continue
18%
521 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
75 votes
Not Applicable
57%
1645 votes
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In response to the survey results, the Canadian drugstore retailer Pharmasave has now launched a public education campaign in order to raise awareness of the dangers of not taking medication as directed. Do you think this is a good use of funds? Yes
54%
1554 votes
No
13%
381 votes
Undecided
33%
965 votes
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Do you think medications should be free and provided by the government? Yes
47%
1354 votes
No
24%
707 votes
Undecided
29%
839 votes
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