In 2016, the average American will still be
Not accounting for inflation*, the average American will spend $892 on drugs, versus the $375 the average European** is expected to spend, according to a report from IMS.
Indians will likely spend the least, at $33 per person.
Here's a chart from IMS that shows what spending per person in different countries will look like in 2016:
*Real spending in 2005$ at variable exchange rates, adjusted for purchasing power parity.
**France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece