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
Infographic by: nyrequirements
