School district teacher count, enrollment, and demographic data is from the 2014-2015 school year sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics. Due to data issues, teacher count for districts in six states (HI, MT, NE, OH, UT, and WI) is from 2013-2014. Past Policy. issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents.
The average cost of prescription drugs in 2007 was just under $70. That includes both brand name and generic. The average cost of generic prescription drugs in 2007 was only about $35, but brand name prescription drug costs averaged almost $120.This average is based upon a one-month supply.People with no insurance coverage pay full price.hat includes both brand name and generic. The average cost of generic prescription drugs in 2007 was only about $35, but brand name prescription drug costs averaged almost $120. This average is based upon a one-month supply.
The average cost per prescription has also jumped from $28.50 in 1992 to $42.30 in 2000, an increase of 48%. Since the elderly have less participation in drug trials, there is insufficient information on the side effects and adverse reactions of drugs on the elderly. They are also the greatest consumers of prescribed and nonprescribed medications. 2 There has been a gradual increase in prescription drug use in the United States. According to the Medicare, the average number of prescriptions per year, including refills, is currently 28.5 per senior (up from 19.6 in 1992).