5 Most Used Prescription Drugs In The US

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1. Atorvastatin

Total Number Of Prescriptions: 114,509,814 

The drug that tops the list is Atorvastatin with the highest total number of prescriptions of 114.50 million in 2022. It is sold under the brand name Lipitor and is a statin drug used to treat abnormal lipid levels and prevent cardiovascular disease in high-risk individuals. Statins are the first line of defense against cardiovascular disease. 

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