Most prescribed drugs in the USA, illustration
Infographic illustration depicting the 30 most prescribed drugs in the USA. The most prescribed drugs include those used to treat high LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, antibiotics, asthma and pain medication. The most prescribed drug, atorvastatin (sold under brand Lipitor), was prescribed to 24.5 million people in the U.S. in 2019, or 7.5% of the population. Based on data from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, released in 2021 for the 2019 calendar year., by VISUAL CAPITALIST/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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