10 Most Prescribed Medication in the World

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2. Levothyroxine

Total prescriptions: 98,970,640

Thyroid hormone deficiency is one of the most common illnesses in the world, and Levothyroxine is used for treatment of this condition. The drug can also be used for the prevention and treatment of some types of thyroid tumors. While various brand names for the drug are available, generics are more popular though medical associations have declared that switching from brand name to generics and vice versa is not advisable.

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