Netting Drugs

By Barbara Kiviat Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004

Despite all the talk about finding cheaper prescription drugs in Canada and on the Internet, Americans are wary about buying online. A survey out last week found that just 4% of Americans have purchased drugs on the Web, and the vast majority of them bought from a U.S.-based site.

45% of American adults — about 91 million people — take prescription drugs on a regular basis.

62% of Americans think buying prescription drugs online isn't as safe as buying from a local pharmacy.

26% of Americans have looked for information about prescription drugs online.

Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project

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