More than 60% of American adults take at least one prescription drug, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation. But for many, the cost is a growing concern.

A KFF survey found that nearly half of adults are worried about affording their family’s prescription medications. Whether or not you have insurance, there are ways to save.

“Often you can pay cash for your drugs and it's cheaper than using your co-pay for your insurance plan,” said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook , a nonprofit consumer advocacy group.

Online Tools That Can Help

Brasler recommends using online marketplaces like GoodRx and SingleCare , which negotiate discounts with pharmacies and offer lower prices than m

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