The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs In The World

2. Simvastatin

An HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that goes by the name of Simvastatin is at number two on the list with 94.1 million prescriptions each year. The drug is typically prescribed to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Which may lead to a reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions. Though it appears to be incredibly helpful to many who are at risk, taking too much of the medication can lead to serious health issues and even death.