Internal Medicine News - Top 10 drugs mentioned by cardiologists in 2004
Top 10 Drugs Mentioned by Cardiologists in 2004
Millions of Mentions*
Aspirin 7.6
Toprol XL 5.8
Lipitor 5.1
Coumadin tabs 4.1
Lasix oral 4.0
Zocor 3.5
Norvasc 3.4
Lisinopril 3.2
Coreg 3.1
Atenolol 3.0
*”Mentions” refers to all samples and drugs prescribed, dispensed, or
recommended.
Note: Based on projected nationwide data from a monthly survey of about
94 cardiologists.
Source: Verispan
KEVIN FOLEY, RESEARCH
Note: Table made from bar graph.
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