10 Most Prescribed Medication in the World

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3. Metformin

Total prescriptions: 92,591,486

Diabetes is one of the main scourges of society today, and it is no surprise that Metformin is one of the most prescribed medications in the world, as it is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially people who are overweight. One of its most famous brand names is Glucophage, manufactured by Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK).

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