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The most prescribed drugs worldwide, as of Dec. 2007, according to IMS Health, which tracks such data for the pharmaceutical industry, were: 1. Lipitor 2. Plavix 3. Nexium 4. Seretide/Advair 5. Enbrel 6. Zyprexa 7. Risperdal 8. Seroquel 9. Singulair 10. Aranesp You can see the list at: http://imshealth.com/vgn/images/portal/CIT_40000873/56/42/83743762Top%2010%20Global%20Products%202007.pdf Of course, country by country, the best selling drug may differ somewhat since each country has different health conditions, different drug prices and ease of availability, etc.

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As of 2009, the most widely prescribed drug classes are antidepressants and cholesterol medications.

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Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychotropic drug.

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The most popular drug is probably cigarettes.

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Nicotine

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Lipitor

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