Tag: Healthcare trends

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 90% of adults aged 65 and older took prescription medication in a recent 12-month period, demonstrating that older age is the defining factor in determining which demographic uses the most drugs for medical purposes. This high usage reflects the increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and multimorbidity that accompany advanced age.

Based on recent outpatient prescription claims data, atorvastatin (brand name Lipitor) is consistently ranked as one of the most used prescription drugs in the United States. This widespread usage is driven by the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors like high cholesterol among the adult population.