The pharmaceutical market is one of the largest industries in the United States. Looking at this infographic from NY Requirements can give us a lot more insight into which drugs are used most often, as well as which illnesses affect us the most. From the graph, we can infer that Americans are at high risk from heart disease. Cardiovascular medications are prescribed more than any other category, claiming many spots all over the list. Here are the top prescribed medications:
- Atorvastatin – Used to treat high cholesterol Metaformin – Used to treat high blood sugar and Type 2 diabetes Levothyroxine – Used to treat hypothyroidism, goiters, and thyroid cancer Lisinopril – Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure Amlodipine – Used to lower blood pressure Metoprolol – Used to lower blood pressure Albuterol – Used to treat breathing issues like asthma Losartan – Used to treat high blood pressure and kidney disease Omeprazole – Used to treat issues caused by stomach acid Gabapentin – Used to treat seizures and nervous system pain
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