{"id":5038,"date":"2024-11-02T19:31:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T19:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=5038"},"modified":"2024-11-02T19:31:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T19:31:38","slug":"hmn-the-most-prescribed-drugs-in-each-state-in-2022-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-the-most-prescribed-drugs-in-each-state-in-2022-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: The most prescribed drugs in each state in 2022 in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  The most prescribed drugs in each state in 2022 in 2025<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, more than 20 states shared a popular Rx. Can you guess what it is? It\u2019s the sunshine vitamin, or vitamin D. And it\u2019s no wonder\u2014about 42% of Americans are deficient in the essential vitamin. Responsible for keeping our bones strong and our immune systems robust, vitamin D mostly comes through our diet and sunlight. It\u2019s so important to our health, providers often prescribe the supplement when levels are low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022,  provided discounts on the prescriptions that people need across the United States for a variety of chronic and acute conditions, from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADHD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rounded up the most popular prescription drugs on  by state in 2022. Wondering how your state ranked? Read on to find out, plus why it may be so commonly prescribed in each location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"#list\">Skip to most common prescriptions list by state<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1.png\" alt=\"albuterol - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Albuterol-HFA-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-albuterol-hfa-proair-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Albuterol HFA (ProAir HFA)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Alaska and North Dakota<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albuterol HFA coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albuterol HFA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a type of rescue inhaler that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasms (when the muscles lining your airways tighten, such as an asthma attack), says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/suzannerabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suzanne Soliman, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, chief health officer at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacistmomsgroup.com\/aboutus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacist Moms Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albuterol HFA is typically prescribed when a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> person has symptoms like trouble breathing, wheezing, or coughing from conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung issues, Dr. Soliman explains. And it can also be used to prevent bronchospasm from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise-induced asthma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It works as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bronchodilator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, relaxing the muscles that surround the airways (bronchi) so that you can breathe better and clear mucus from the lungs easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the most recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/asthma\/most_recent_data_states.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% of the population in Alaska and North Dakota have asthma. While these numbers aren\u2019t the highest in the nation, they could explain the reason why Albuterol HFA was so often prescribed in these two states in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1.png\" alt=\"alprazolam - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alprazolam-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-alprazolam-xanax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Alprazolam (Xanax)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Tennessee<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alprazolam coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alprazolam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> didn\u2019t make our list in 2021, but this year, it was the most commonly prescribed drug in Tennessee. And although it wasn\u2019t the top drug elsewhere, alprazolam ranked top 10 in several other states. Alprazolam, generic for Xanax, is primarily used to treat anxiety, says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jared-heathman-3590b6100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jared Heathman, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified psychiatrist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourfamilypsychiatrist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Family Psychiatrist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Houston, TX.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety has spiked since the pandemic began. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to the World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anxiety and depression have increased 25% worldwide, explaining the rise in prescriptions for the drug in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alprazolam is an intermediate-onset and short-acting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder, but may also be prescribed for depression, agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Dr. Heathman says that alprazolam isn\u2019t designed for long-term use or anxiety that lasts all day; rather, it\u2019s more commonly used to treat brief periods of anxiety, such as a panic attack. Medications like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRIs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would likely be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5573566\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better to help long-term anxiety symptoms.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the National Center for Health Statistics, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/covid19\/pulse\/mental-health.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee ranked <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">near the top among all 50 states in 2022 for anxiety and depression\u2013with nearly 40% of adults experiencing symptoms. That fact could explain why alprazolam was the most commonly prescribed drug in this state in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55695 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1.png\" alt=\"amlodipine - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amlodipine-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"3-amlodipine-norvasc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Amlodipine (Norvasc)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Louisiana and Mississippi\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amlodipine coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amlodipine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Norvasc) is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calcium channel blocker (CCB),<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a class of medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/facts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, almost half of American adults have high blood pressure or are taking medication to treat it. And about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21489-angina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience angina annually, so it\u2019s no wonder the medication made our top 10 list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest concentration of individuals with high blood pressure reside in the South, which may explain why it\u2019s a popular drug in Louisiana and Mississippi\u2013it also ranked in the top 10 of many other Southern states.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1.png\" alt=\"amoxicillin - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amoxicillin-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"4-amoxicillin-amoxil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Amoxicillin (Amoxil)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in California, Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, the antibiotic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amoxicillin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was the most popular drug in four states. Amoxicillin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections such as skin infections, urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and ear, nose, and throat infections, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erikaigray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erika Gray, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the chief medical officer and co-founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolboxgenomics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toolbox Genomics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your child has ever been prescribed a pink, bubble-gum flavored liquid antibiotic, that\u2019s amoxicillin. It\u2019s a favorite among pediatricians because of its low cost and minimal side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there is an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amoxicillin shortage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to supply issues, so other antibiotics may be used in its place. The reduced availability of the drug could be why only four states ranked number one for the drug in 2022 versus six in 2021. But amoxicillin traditionally ranks high on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/antibiotic-use\/data\/report-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of antibiotics prescribed by doctors. Dr. Gray says that amoxicillin is less damaging to the gut microbiome than other antibiotics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen antibiotics are taken, they do not differentiate between good and bad bacteria in the body. Amoxicillin is considered a narrow range antibiotic in that it has killing activity on a smaller range of bacteria, meaning it will kill less of the good bacteria,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55697 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1.png\" alt=\"amphetamine - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Amphetamine-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-amphetamine-dextroamphetamine-adderall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Colorado, Utah, and Washington<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Adderall) is FDA approved to treat narcolepsy, it\u2019s more commonly used to treat its other FDA-approved indication: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says Dr. Heathman. ADHD is a common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/adhd\/facts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">childhood neurodevelopmental disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can last into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to COVID-19, laws required an in-person appointment before being prescribed stimulants for ADHD. But due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov\/coronavirus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relaxed these laws. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because people have more care options, it\u2019s possible the med is being prescribed more than before.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Currently, there is an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adderall shortage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine was the most-prescribed drug in three states this year, but in 2021, it wasn\u2019t even on the list. The uptick in prescriptions could be due to the drug\u2019s increased accessibility via telehealth during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55698 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1.png\" alt=\"ibuprofen - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Ibuprofen-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-ibuprofen-advil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Ibuprofen (Advil)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most prescribed drug in Nevada<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever had a headache, sore throat, or pulled muscle, you\u2019ve probably reached for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Advil). Available <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as 200 mg tablets or liquid gels, ibuprofen is commonly used to relieve minor aches and pains and reduce fevers, says Dr. Soliman. It\u2019s also available by prescription in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg, and can also be used to treat conditions like arthritis and menstrual pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen can be taken every four to six hours, but don\u2019t take it on an empty stomach\u2014doing so can increase your risk of stomach upset (or even cause a stomach ulcer), advises Dr. Soliman. Don\u2019t take it for longer than a week without being monitored by your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen ranked as a top 10 drug in most states, and came in first in Nevada. That may be because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americashealthrankings.org\/explore\/annual\/measure\/Arthritis\/state\/NV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 4<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevada residents have some form of arthritis. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opiate crisis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, many practitioners are encouraging patients to use non-opioid pain relievers such as ibuprofen or Tylenol for daily pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55699 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1.png\" alt=\"levothyroxine - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Levothyroxine-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"7-levothyroxine-synthroid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Levothyroxine (Synthroid)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranking as the most commonly prescribed medication in 11 states, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levothyroxine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a medication that\u2019s FDA approved to treat hypothyroidism, or underproduction of thyroid hormone.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid hormone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is responsible for regulating how you use energy, and low levels slow down many important functions in the body. If hypothyroidism is not treated, it can lead to fatigue, weight gain, sensitivity to cold temperatures, dry skin, thinning hair, joint\/muscle pain, decreased heart rate, irregular menstrual cycle, fertility issues, and depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/hypothyroidism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the National Institutes of Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 5% of individuals ages 12 years and older in the United States have hypothyroidism, which is more common in women and adults over the age of 60. The drug is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the nation, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7238309\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">123 million prescriptions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for levothyroxine dispensed in 2016. It is also used off-label for things like low energy and goiters (enlarged thyroid), adds Dr. Soliman, and it may be prescribed in conjunction with thyroid cancer treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55700 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1.png\" alt=\"lisinopril - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Lisinopril-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-lisinopril-prinivil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Lisinopril (Prinivil)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most prescribed drug in Iowa, Indiana, and New Hampshire<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in a class of drugs called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. It may also be used along with other medications to treat heart failure. When untreated, high blood pressure can result in damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other areas, leading to cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medication works by decreasing levels of angiotensin II, a chemical that constricts blood vessels, enabling the heart to pump blood more easily. Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, which is more common in men than in women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year, lisinopril topped the list in 10 states, but in 2022, that dropped down to three: Iowa, Indiana, and New Hampshire. Ranking near the average of states nationwide for hypertension prevalence, Iowa, Indiana, and New Hampshire have rates of hypertension at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/505995\/adults-with-hypertension-in-the-us-by-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32%, 35%, and 31%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1.png\" alt=\"sildenafil - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"9-sildenafil-citrate-viagra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Minnesota and Oregon<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sildenafil citrate coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally developed to treat pulmonary hypertension, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sildenafil citrate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or Viagra, is now commonly prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). People with the condition have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. ED is common, occurring in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 million men<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sildenafil helps with ED<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by increasing blood flow to the penis to stimulate an erection during sexual activity, but it does not cure ED, and it does not increase sexual desire. Viagra is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK558978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg and is generally taken an hour before sexual intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men with Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/urologic-diseases\/erectile-dysfunction\/symptoms-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two to three times more likely<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have ED than men who don\u2019t have diabetes. It\u2019s also more common in individuals with heart conditions, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and depression. In 2021, sildenafil ranked first in Minnesota, a trend that continued into 2022\u2014this could be due to the fact that Type 2 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2009\/09\/090924231753.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are high in the state. This year, the drug was number one in Oregon as well, a state that has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-us\/statistics\/by-state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nearly 11% rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Type 2 diabetes among adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55702 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1.png\" alt=\"vitamin D - most common prescriptions\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-1124x633.png 1124w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-941x529.png 941w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vitamin-D-1-1884x1060.png 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-vitamin-d\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Vitamin D<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D coupons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> moved from the second-most common prescription in 2021 to the number one spot in 2022 in 21 states and Washington D.C. And it\u2019s no surprise\u2014according to research, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21310306\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 40%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the population in the United States is deficient in the vitamin, which is obtained from sunlight and our diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D is important for bone health, cognitive health, and has been linked to cancer prevention, says Dr. Gray. \u201cVitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin because it is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight,\u201d Dr. Gray says. \u201cThe increase in vitamin D deficiency has been associated with the rise in use of technology, where people do not spend enough time outdoors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25207357\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to UVB rays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows the body to form Vitamin D. Where you live can affect the amount of UVB rays that the skin absorbs. UVB is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/time-for-more-vitamin-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harder to absorb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in northern latitudes\u2014specifically, above the 37th degree latitude (where many of the above states are located)\u2014leading to an increased precedence of Vitamin D deficiency.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"most-prescribed-drug-in-every-state\">Most prescribed drug in every state<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alaska:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Albuterol HFA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alabama:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arkansas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arizona: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>California: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colorado:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connecticut:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delaware: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Florida:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Georgia: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hawaii:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iowa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Idaho:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Illinois: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indiana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kansas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kentucky: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Louisiana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amlodipine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Massachusetts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maryland:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Michigan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minnesota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sildenafil citrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Missouri: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mississippi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amlodipine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Montana: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>North Carolina:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>North Dakota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Albuterol HFA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nebraska: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nevada:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Hampshire: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Jersey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Mexico:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New York:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ohio:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oklahoma:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oregon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sildenafil citrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pennsylvania: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rhode Island: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>South Carolina:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>South Dakota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tennessee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Alprazolam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Texas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Utah: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Virginia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vermont: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Washington: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Washington, D.C.: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wisconsin:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>West Virginia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wyoming: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular prescription drug information reflects the scripts most filled through  by location from Jan. 1, 2022 through Oct. 31, 2022, excluding opioids and weight-loss drugs.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prescription-drug-use-by-state-year-over-year\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription drug use by state year over year<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we started reporting on the most popular medications by location, there have been a few medications that are consistently most-filled in the 50 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C. 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