In 2021, there were about 4.69 billion prescriptions dispensed in the U.S.

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The US depends on the pharmaceutical industry to provide the medicine they need for their health issues. So much so that during the year 2021, there were a little over 4 billion prescriptions dispensed in the country. The industry is growing and revenue continues to increase.

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In 2022, more than 2.34 billion prescriptions were filled using one e-prescribing company

90.9% of clinics reported using an online patient portal and 65.8% reported using self-check-in terminals or kiosks for patient visits

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In 2021, 37% of adults had used telehealth services in the last 12 months

53% of unvaccinated people would prefer to get vaccinated at their doctor’s office

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated disruptions have strained health systems, with 25 million children missing out on vaccination in 2021

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The average doctor spends about 15.6 hrs per week on paperwork, EHR documentation, reading clinical articles, & participating in professional associations

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