Dr. Paul Marik: "My advice to you is don't get sick and don't go to the hospital because if you do, the US medical system will kill you." | Despite the US's spending more that twice as much on healthcare and consuming 55% of all the world's prescription drugs, life expectancy keeps plummeting.

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[–]Maniak🥃😾 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Despite the US's spending more that twice as much on healthcare and consuming 55% of all the world's prescription drugs, life expectancy keeps plummeting.

55%?

That sounds like a lot.

Oh wait, let me ask ChatGPT. AIs know best after all, and they have access to all of recorded data, public and private.

 

User

Is the US consuming 55% of all the world's prescription drugs?

ChatGPT

The United States does have a notably high consumption rate of prescription drugs compared to many other countries, but the figure of 55% for the entire world's consumption isn't accurate based on the most recent data available up until my last update in 2022. In the U.S., there's a significant usage of prescription medications, influenced by factors like healthcare practices, insurance coverage, marketing, and the prevalence of certain health conditions.

However, the exact percentage of global prescription drug consumption by the U.S. can vary from year to year and is subject to change due to various factors, including healthcare policies, drug pricing, and shifts in healthcare trends worldwide. As of my last update, while the U.S. does consume a substantial portion of prescription drugs globally, the exact percentage might not be as high as 55%. For the most current and precise statistics, it's always a good idea to refer to recent reports or studies from reliable sources like the World Health Organization (WHO) or other reputable healthcare organizations.

 

User

What is the current consumption rate of world's prescription drugs by the US?

ChatGPT

As of my last update in early 2022, I don't have the exact current consumption rate of the world's prescription drugs by the US. Statistical data on global prescription drug consumption is often complex and can vary annually due to multiple factors, including changes in healthcare policies, disease prevalence, population demographics, and advancements in pharmaceuticals.

To get the most recent and accurate information on the current consumption rate of prescription drugs by the US in relation to the global total, I recommend checking the latest reports or databases from reputable sources like the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or other healthcare and pharmaceutical industry reports, as they regularly publish updated statistics and analyses on drug consumption trends.

 

User

What was the 2022 consumption rate of world's prescription drugs by the US?

ChatGPT

As of my last update in early 2022, I don't have the precise consumption rate of the world's prescription drugs by the US for that specific year. The data on global prescription drug consumption by individual countries can be intricate and may take time to compile and analyze, often becoming available with a delay.

The consumption rate of prescription drugs by the US in relation to the global total can fluctuate due to various factors such as healthcare policies, population health, economic changes, and pharmaceutical industry dynamics. For the most accurate and recent statistics on the consumption rate of prescription drugs by the US in 2022, consulting reports or databases from authoritative sources like the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or reputable pharmaceutical market research firms might provide the updated information you're seeking.

 

User

What was the consumption rate of world's prescription drugs by the US in the last year this number was known?

ChatGPT

As of my last update in early 2022, the precise consumption rate of the world's prescription drugs by the US in the most recent available year might not have been officially stated or calculated. The statistics regarding the consumption rate of prescription drugs by individual countries are often compiled and released by various organizations, but the specific percentage for the US in relation to global consumption might not always be readily available or updated annually.

The available data on pharmaceutical consumption by individual countries is complex and subject to various factors including healthcare policies, market dynamics, disease prevalence, and more. Accurate statistics on the consumption rate of prescription drugs by the US in relation to the global total may take some time to be compiled and published by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or pharmaceutical industry research firms.

For the most recent information on the consumption rate of prescription drugs by the US in relation to the global total, I recommend checking the latest reports or databases from reputable sources, as they continuously gather and release updated statistics and analyses on drug consumption trends.

 

Yeah, I'll take that 55%.

[–]stickdog[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

While that has got to be an overestimate, I also cannot find a clear answer to that simple question.

Here is the best I could come up with:

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/how-do-prescription-drug-costs-in-the-united-states-compare-to-other-countries