Appendix

Top 200 Prescription

Drugs
RANK

BRAND NAME

GENERIC NAME

DRUG CLASSIFICATION*

INDICATION OR USE

1
2
3
4
5

Abilify
Aciphex
Actoplus Met
Actos
Adderall XR

Antipsychotic
PPI
Biguanide/thiazolidinedione
Thiazolidinedione
Amphetamine

Schizophrenia
GERD
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2
ADHD

6
7

Advair Diskus
Aggrenox

aripiprazole
rabeprazole
pioglitazonemetformin
pioglitazone
dextroamphetamine
amphetamine
fluticasonesalmeterol
aspirindipyridamole

b2-Agonistcorticosteroid
Antiplatelet

8
9
10

Alphagan P
Altace
Ambien

brimonidine tartrate
ramipril
zolpidem

Asthma, COPD
Thrombotic stroke
prevention
Glaucoma
Hypertension
Insomnia

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

Amoxil
Androgel
Aricept
Arimidex
Armour Thyroid
Asacol
Asmanex Twisthaler
Astelin
Atacand
Ativan
Augmentin
Avalide
Avelox
Avapro
Avodart
Bactrim or Septra
Bactroban
Beconase AQ
Benicar
Benicar HCT
BenzaClin
Boniva
Byetta
Bystolic
Caduet

amoxicillin
testosterone topical
donepezil
anastrozole
thyroid
mesalamine
mometasone
azelastine
candesartan cilexetil
lorazepam
amoxicillinclavulanate
irbesartanhydrochorothiazide
moxifloxacin
irbesartan
dutasteride
trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole
mupirocin
beclomethasone
olmesartan
olmesartanhydrochlorothiazide
clindamycinbenzoyl peroxide
ibandronate
exenatide
nebivolol
amlodipineatorvastatin

36
37
38

Catapress-TTS
Celebrex
Celexa

clonidine
celecoxib
citalopram

a-Agonist
ACE inhibitor
Gamma-aminobutyric acid-ergic
agionist
Penicillin antibiotic
Androgen
Alzheimer disease; dementia
Hormonal oncologic
Thyroid
Inflammatory bowel disease
Corticosteroid
Histamine-1 receptor inhibitor
ARB
Benzodiazepine
Penicillin combination antibiotic
ARBthiazide combination
Quinolone antibiotic
ARB
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Sulfa antibiotic
Topical antibacterial
Corticosteroid
ARB
ARBthiazide combination
Topical antibiotic
Bisphosphonate
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Beta-blocker
CCBHMG CoA reductase
inhibitor combination
Alpha-blocker
COX-2 inhibitor
SSRI

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Bacterial infection
Hypogonadism
Alzheimer disease
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Ulcerative colitis
Asthma
Respiratory allergies
Hypertension
Anxiety
Bacterial infection
Hypertension
Bacterial infection
Hypertension
BPH
Bacterial infection
Skin infection
Allergic rhinitis
Hypertension
Hypertension
Acne
Osteoporosis
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Hypertension
Hypertension and
hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Inflammation
Depression
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RANK
39

BRAND NAME
Chantix

GENERIC NAME
varenicline

40

Cheratussin AC

codeineguaifenesin

41
42
43

Cialis
Cipro
Ciprodex Otic

tadalafil
ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacindexamethasone

44
45
46
47
48

Cleocin
Combivent
Concerta
Coreg
Cosopt

clindamycin
ipratropiumalbuterol
methylphenidate
carvedilol
dorzolamidetimolol

49
50
51
52
53
54

Coumadin
Cozaar
Crestor
Cymbalta
Deltasone
Depakote ER

warfarin
losartan
rosuvastatin
duloxetine
prednisone
divalproex sodium

55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62

Desyrel
Detrol LA
Differin
Diflucan
Dilantin
Diovan
Diovan HCT
Dyazide

trazodone
tolterodine
adapalene
fluconazole
phenytoin
valsartan
valsartanhydrochlorothiazide
triamterenehydrochlorothiazide

63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88

Effexor
Elavil
Enablex
EpiPen
Esidrix
Evista
Flexeril
Flomax
Flonase
Flovent HFA
Fluzone
Focalin XR
Folic acid
Fosamax
Fosamax Plus D
Geodon
Gianvi
Glucophage
Glucotrol
GlycoLax
Humalog
Humulin N
Hyzaar
Imitrex
Januvia
K-Dur, Klor-Con,
Klor-Con M, or
Micro K
Kariva
Keflex
Keppra
Klonopin
Lamictal

venlafaxine
amitriptyline
darifenacin
epinephrine
hydrochlorothiazide
raloxifene
cyclobenzaprine
tamsulosin
fluticasone
fluticasone
influenza vaccine
dexmethylphenidate
vitamin B9
alendronate
alendronate with vitamin D
ziprasidone
drospirenoneethinyl estradiol
metformin
glipizide
polyethylene glycol 3350
insulin lispro
insulin NPH
losartanhydrochlorothiazide
sumatriptan
sitagliptin
potassium chloride

Serotonin reuptake inhibitor

GU antispasmodic
Retinoid
Antifungal
Hydantoin
ARB
ARBthiazide combination
Potassium sparingthiazide
combination
SNRI
TCA
GU antispasmodics
Catecholamine
Thiazide diuretic
SERM
Muscle relaxant
Alpha-blocker
Corticosteroid
Corticosteroid
Influenza vaccine
Central nervous system stimulant
Vitamin
Biphosphonate
Biphosphonate
Antipsychotic
Monophasic oral contraceptive
Biguanide
Sulfonylurea
Osmotic laxative
Insulin
Insulin
ARBthiazide combination
Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor
DPP-4 inhibitor
Electrolyte

desogestrelethinyl estradiol
cephalexin
levetiracetam
clonazepam
lamotrigine

Monophasic oral contraceptive

Cephalosporin antibiotic
Antiepileptic
Benzodiazepine
Antiepileptic

89
90
91
92
93

DRUG CLASSIFICATION
Partial cholinergic nicotinic
agonist
Antitussive and expectorant
combination
PDE5 inhibitor
Quinolone antibiotic
Quinolonecorticosteroid
Antibacterial
Anticholinergicb2-agonist
Central nervous system stimulant
Beta-blocker
Beta-blockercarbonic
anhydrase inhibitor
Vitamin K antagonist
ARB
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
SNRI
Corticosteroid
Neurologic

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INDICATION OR USE
Smoking cessation
Expectorant and cough
suppressant
Erectile dysfunction
Bacterial infection
Bacterial external ear
infection
Bacterial infection
Asthma
ADHD
Hypertension
Glaucoma
Anticoagulation
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Depression
Inflammation
Bipolar disorder;
migraine headache:
seizure disorder
Insomnia, depression
Incontinence
Acne vulgaris
Fungal infection
Status epilepticus
Hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertension
Depression
Depression
Overactive bladder
Anaphylaxis
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Skeletal muscle relaxant
BPH
Allergic rhinitis
Asthma
Influenza
ADHD
Dietary supplement
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Schizophrenia
Oral contraceptive
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Constipation
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Migraine headache
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Potassium supplement

Oral contraceptive
Bacterial infection
Seizure
Seizure
Bipolar disorder

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Top 200 Prescription Drugs

RANK

BRAND NAME

GENERIC NAME

DRUG CLASSIFICATION

INDICATION OR USE

94

Lanoxin

digoxin

Cardiac glycoside

95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110

Lantus
Lasix
Lescol XL
Levaquin
Levitra
Lexapro
Lidoderm
Lipitor
Loestrin Fe24
Lopressor
Lovaza
Lovenox
Lumigan
Lunesta
Lyrica
Maxzide

insulin glargine
furosemide
fluvastatin
levofloxacin
vardenafil
escitalopram
lidocaine
atorvastatin
norethindroneethinyl estradiol
metoprolol tartrate
omega-3-acid ethyl esters
enoxaparin
bimatoprost
eszopiclone
pregabalin
triamterenehydrochorothiazide

111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136

Medrol
Mevacor
Micardis
Micardis HCT
Micronase or DiaBeta
Mirapex
Mobic
Motrin
Namenda
Naprosyn
Nasacort AQ
Nasonex
Neurontin
Nexium
Niaspan
Norvasc
NuvaRing
Omnicef
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo
OxyContin
Patanol
Paxil
Penicillin VK
Pepcid
Phenergan
Plavix

methylprednisolone
lovastatin
telmisartan
telmisartanhydrochlorothiazide
glyburide
pramipexole
meloxicam
ibuprofen
memantine
naproxen
triamcinolone
mometasone furoate
gabapentin
esomeprazole
niacin
amlodipine besylate
etonogestrelethinyl estradiol
cefdinir
ethinyl estradiolnorgestimate
oxycodone
olopatadine
paroxetine
penicillin
famotidine
promethazine
clopidogrel

Insulin
Loop diuretic
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Quinolone antibiotic
PDE5 inhibitor
SSRI
Analgesic
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Monophasic oral contraceptive
Beta-blocker
Estrified fish oils
Low-molecular heparin
Prostaglandin analogs
Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic
Neurologic
Potassium sparringthiazide
diuretic
Corticosteroid
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
ARB
ARBthiazide combination
Sulfonylurea
Dopamine agonist
NSAID
NSAID
NMDA receptor agonist
NSAID
Corticosteroid
Corticosteroid
Neurologic
PPI
Nicotinic acid
CCB
Estrogen: progestin
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Triphasic oral contraceptive
Opioid
Allergy
SSRI
Penicillin antibiotic
H2 blocker
Antihistamine
Antiplatelet

Arrhythmia; myocardial
infarction
Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Bacterial infection
PDE5 inhibitor
Depression
Neuralgia
Hyperlipidemia
Oral contraceptive
Hypertension
Hypertriglyceridemia
DVT prophylaxis
Glaucoma
Insomnia
Neuropathic pain
Hypertension

137
138
139
140
141

Pravachol
Premarin
Prevacid
Prilosec
ProAir HFA,
Proventil HFA,
Ventolin HFA
Prometrium
Propecia
Protonix
Provigil
Prozac
Pulmicort Respules
Relpax
Requip
Restasis

pravastatin
conjugated estrogens
lansoprazole
omeprazole
albuterol

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Estrogen
PPI
PPI
Bronchodilator

progesterone
finasteride
pantoprazole
modafinil
fluoxetine
budesonide
eletriptan
ropinirole
cyclosporine

Progestin
5-a-reductase inhibitor
PPI
Sympathomimetic-like amine
SSRI
Corticosteroid
5HT receptor agonist
Dopamine agonist
Calcineunin inhibitor
immunosuppressant

142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150

Inflammation
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Parkinson disease
Osteoarthritis
Inflammation
Alzheimer disease
Inflammation
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis
Seizure
GERD
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Contraceptive
Bacterial infection
Oral contraceptive
Analgesic
Allergic conjunctivitis
Depression
Bacterial infection
GERD
Antiemetic
Thrombotic event
prevention
Hyperlipidemia
Vasomotor symptoms
GERD
GERD
Asthma

Amenorrhea
Male pattern baldness
GERD
Narcolepsy
Depression
Asthma
Migraine headache
Parkinson disease
Ocular dryness
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RANK

BRAND NAME

GENERIC NAME

DRUG CLASSIFICATION

INDICATION OR USE

151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158

Rhinocort AQ
Risperdal
Seroquel
Singulair
Skelaxin
Soma
Spiriva Handihaler
Strattera

budesonide
risperidone
quetiapine fumarate
montelukast
metaxalone
carisoprodol
tiotropium
atomoxetine

Asthma
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Asthma
Musculoskeletal pain
Skeletal muscle relaxant
COPD
ADHD

159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173

Suboxone
Sular
Symbicort
Synthroid
Tenormin
Tessalon Perles
Topamax
Toprol XL
Travatan
Tricor
Triesence or Trivaris
Trileptal
TriNessa
Tri-Sprintec
Tussionex

buprenorphinenaloxone
nisoldipine
budesonideformoterol
levothyroxine sodium
atenolol
benzonatate
topiramate
metoprolol succinate
travoprost
fenofibrate
triamcinolone
oxcarbazepine
norgestimateethinyl estradiol
norgestimateethinyl estradiol
chlorpheniraminehydrocodone

174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183

Tylenol with codeine

Ultram
Uroxatral
Vagifem
Valium
Vasotec
VESIcare
Viagra
Vibramycin
Vicodin

184
185
186

Vigamox
Vitamin D
Vytorin

acetaminophen with codeine

tramadol
alfuzosin
estradiol
diazepam
enalapril
solifenacin
sildenafil
doxycycline hyclate
hydrocodone and
acetaminophen
moxifloxacin
ergocalciferol
ezetimibesimvastatin

Corticosteroid
Antipsychotic
Antipsychotic
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Muscle relaxant
Muscle relaxant
Anticholinergic
Norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor
Opioid agonist/antagonist
CCB
Corticosteroid/b2-Agonist
Thyroid
Beta-blocker
Antitussive
Antiepileptic
Beta-blocker
Prostaglandin analog
Fibrate
Corticosteroid
Antiepileptic
Triphasic oral contraceptive
Triphasic oral contraceptive
Antihistamineantitussive
combination
Opioid combination
Opioid
Alpha-blocker
Estrogen
Benzodiazepine
ACE inhibitor
Antispasmodic
PDE5 inhibitor
Tetracycline antibiotic
Opioid combination

187
188
189
190
191
192
193

Vyvanse
Wellbutrin XL
Xalatan
Xanax
Xopenex HFA
Zantac
Zestoretic

194
195
196
197

Zestril or Prinivil
Zetia
Zithromax
Zocor

lisdexamfetamine
bupropion
latanoprost
alprazolam
levalbuterol
ranitidine
lisinopril and
hydrochlorothiazide
lisinopril
ezetimibe
azithromycin
simvastatin

198
199
200

Zoloft
Zyloprim
Zyprexa

sertraline
allopurinal
olanzapine

Quinolone antibiotic
Vitamin
HMG CoA reductase
combination
Central nervous system stimulant
Quinolone antibiotic
Prostaglandin analog
Benzodiazepine
b2-Agonists
H2 blocker
ACE inhibitorthiazide
combination
ACE inhibitor
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Macrolide antibiotic
HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitor
SSRI
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Antipsychotic

Opioid maintenance
Hypertension
Asthma
Hypothyroidism
Hypertension
Cough
Seizure
Hypertension
Glaucoma
Hyperlipidemia
Ocular inflammation
Partial seizure
Oral contraceptive
Oral contraceptive
Upper respiratory
symptoms
Analgesic
Analgesic
BPH
Vulvovaginal atrophy
Anxiety
Hypertension
Overactive bladder
Erectile dysfunction
Bacterial infection
Analgesic
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Vitamin D deficiency
Hypercholesterolemia
ADHD
Depression
Glaucoma
Anxiety
Bronchospasm
GERD
Hypertension
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Bacterial infection
Hyperlipidemia
Depression
Gout
Schizophrenia, bipolar
disease

*According to Epocrates.
Prescription.
ACE, Angiotensin-converting; ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; ARB, angiotensin II receptor blocker; BPH, benign prostatic
hypertrophy; CCB, calcium channel blocker; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; COX, cyclooxygenase; DVT, deep vein thrombosis;
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; GU, genitourinary; NSAID, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug; PPI, proton pump inhibitor;
SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; TCA, tricyclic antidepressant.

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