A majority of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, agree something must be done to address high drug costs, according to a new survey from Kaiser Family Foundation.
The survey, conducted April 17-23, polled a nationally representative sample of 1,171 adults. KFF asked respondents to prioritize the healthcare initiatives President Donald Trump and Congress could complete while in office.
The survey found Republicans prioritize lowering prescription drugs costs over decreasing the government's role in healthcare, addressing the opioid epidemic and reducing federal healthcare spending.
Here is a breakdown of their responses by political party.
Lowering the amount people pay for healthcare
Democrats: 68 percent
Republicans: 67 percent
Independents: 56 percent
Lowering prescription drug costs
Democrats: 64 percent
Republicans: 60 percent
Independents: 58 percent
Addressing the opioid epidemic
Democrats: 53 percent
Republicans: 52 percent
Independents: 46 percent
Decreasing the government's role in healthcare
Democrats: 19 percent
Republicans: 51 percent
Independents: 32 percent
Repealing the 2010 healthcare law
Democrats: 13 percent
Republicans: 61 percent
Independents: 27 percent
Reducing federal healthcare spending over time
Democrats: 22 percent
Republicans: 43 percent
Independents: 27 percent
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