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What is the #1 most prescribed drug? Atorvastatin Explained

Oct 7, 2025 •

4 min read

In 2023, over 115 million prescriptions were written for a single medication in the United States, making it the clear answer to 'What is the #1 most prescribed drug?' [1.4.1]. That drug is Atorvastatin, primarily used to manage high cholesterol.