The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs In The World

8. Amoxicillin

Quite possibly the most common antibiotic available and easily the most prescribed one (with 52.3 million yearly prescriptions), Amoxicillin also has several generic names it falls under. A form of Penicillin, it is commonly used to treat infections and stomach ulcers. The medication has been shown to be safe for the most part, for patients of all ages, and unlike certain drugs, has very few harmful side effects.