8. Medicare spending on prescription drugs is expected to grow dramatically
Prescription Drug Expenditures by Payer, US, 2014 and 2025
Private Insurance
Medicare
Medicaid
Other Health Insurance
Other 3rd Party
Out of Pocket
2014
43%
29%
9%
3%
1%
15%
2025P
40%
35%
10%
3%
1%
12%
Projections shown as P.