1. Levothyroxine: 121 million prescriptions — treats hypothyroidism
2. Lisinopril: 106 million prescriptions — treats high blood pressure and heart failure
3. Acetaminophen/hydrocodone: 97 million prescriptions — treats pain
4. Atorvastatin: 93 million prescriptions — treats high cholesterol
5. Metoprolol: 86 million prescriptions — treats high blood pressure, chest pain, heart failure
6. Amlodipine: 82 million prescriptions — treats high blood pressure, heart pain
7. Metformin: 80 million prescriptions — treats type 2 diabetes
8. Omeprazole: 77 million prescriptions — treats heart burn, gastroesophageal reflux disease
9. Albuterol: 70 million prescriptions — treats asthma
10. Simvastatin: 66 million prescriptions — treats high cholesterol, heart attack prevention
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