10 Most Popular Prescriptions

Rank	Drug	GoodRx Fair Price
1	Vicodin, Norco, Xodol (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) Drug Class: Opioid / Acetaminophen Combinations	14 See Prices
	The combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin, Norco, Xodol, Lorcet, Lortab) is used to treat moderate to severe pain, from a variety of causes. Hydrocodone is an opiate and is considered a narcotic pain medicine, while acetaminophen (Tylenol) is also sold over the counter for pain. Other opioid and acetaminophen combinations are available, but hydrocodone and acetaminophen is the most popular. This may change now that the FDA has reclassified hydrocodone and acetaminophen as a schedule 2 controlled substance with more restrictions.
2	Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid (levothyroxine) Drug Class: Thyroxines	12 See Prices
	Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Unithroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid) is a synthetically prepared thyroid hormone that can improve symptoms of thyroid deficiency. There are several brand and generic levothyroxine choices available; however, they aren't interchangeable. Generic levothyroxine is very inexpensive, though most of the brands available are also affordable.
3	Delasone, Sterapred (prednisone) Drug Class: Corticosteroids	5 See Prices
	Prednisone (Sterapred, Deltasone) is a synthetic corticosteroid used to treat a very wide variety of conditions, and is effective as an immunosuppressant. Corticosteroids can have some major side effects, but they are one of the oldest and most effective treatments for several conditions, and prednisone was one of the first introduced.
4	Prinivil, Zestril (lisinopril) Drug Class: ACE Inhibitors	7 See Prices
	Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, and in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Lisinopril was the third ACE inhibitor to become available. It may be more convenient than some of the other options because it is longer-acting, meaning you only need to take one tablet per day rather than two or three.
5	Amoxil (amoxicillin) Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotics	9 See Prices
	Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. It is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, and is offered for free or at a reduced cost under many pharmacies' discount generic programs.
6	Neurontin (gabapentin) Drug Class: Anti-epileptics	11 See Prices
	Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an anti-epileptic drug also approved to relieve some types of nerve pain, including pain from shingles (postherpetic neuralgia).
7	Glucophage (metformin) Drug Class: Biguanides	5 See Prices
	Metformin (Glucophage) is a biguanide used in combination with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes. It is a first-line drug, meaning it is often tried before other treatment options, and it may be used alone or with other medications. Metformin is believed to be the most widely prescribed diabetes medication in the world and it is available as a very inexpensive generic in the US. Many pharmacies offer it for free or at a reduced cost under their discount generic programs.
8	Lipitor (atorvastatin) Drug Class: Statins	11 See Prices
	Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin used to treat high cholesterol. Prior to its release as generic atorvastatin in 2011, it was considered the top drug by sales for most of the previous decade. It is still one of the most commonly prescribed statins, and though not as inexpensive as simvastatin (Zocor), the generic price has continued to drop.
9	Xanax, Niravam (alprazolam) Drug Class: Benzodiazepines	8 See Prices
	Alprazolam (Xanax, Niravam) is a benzodiazepine used to relieve anxiety and panic attacks. It works quickly to relieve symptoms, but carries a risk for dependence and abuse. Some controversy exists around the potential for misuse: there is evidence that those taking alprazolam for medical reasons are relatively unlikely to abuse it compared to the high number of prescriptions, however, it is often used recreationally.
10	Norvasc (amlodipine) Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers	7 See Prices
	Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). It is one of the most common heart meds, and is on the WHO list of essential medicines for basic health care. It became available as generic amlodipine in 2007, and is one of the most inexpensive generics in the US - even available for free at some pharmacies.