Skin & Allergy News - Top 10 drugs mentioned during office visits in 2001

DATA WATCH

Top 10 Drugs Mentioned During Office Visits in 2001

Millions of Mentions

Lipitor 21.2
Celebrex 17.6
Vioxx 15.3
Claritin 14.6
Lasix 13.8
Synthroid 13.7
Premarin 13.0
Tylenol 12.6
Prednisone 12.2
Albuterol sulfate 12.0

Note: Based on a random sample of about 1,236 physicians
who reported on a typical workweek.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Note: Table made from bar graph.

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