{"id":47546,"date":"2021-12-07T09:30:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T14:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=47546"},"modified":"2021-12-07T10:32:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T15:32:56","slug":"most-common-prescriptions-by-state-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/most-common-prescriptions-by-state-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The most popular Rx in your state in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you guess what Hawaii and New Jersey have in common? You probably know it\u2019s not t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heir climate; instead, these two states shared the same most prescribed drug in 2021. In the last 365 days\u2014and always!\u2014SingleCare provided discounts on the prescriptions that people need across the United States for a variety of chronic and acute conditions, from high blood pressure and hypothyroidism to urinary tract infections and strep throat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rounded up the most-filled prescriptions on SingleCare in 2021. Read on to find out the most common prescription in your state and why it may be prescribed so much in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most common prescriptions in 2021*<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Amlodipine\">Amlodipine<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Amoxicillin\">Amoxicillin<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Clonazepam\">Clonazepam<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Ibuprofen\">Ibuprofen<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Levothyroxine\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Lisinopril\">Lisinopril<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Prednisone\">Prednisone<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#Sildenafil\">Sildenafil citrate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#VitaminD2\">Vitamin D<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b> <a href=\"#Mostcommonprescription\">Skip to most common prescriptions by state<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Amlodipine\">1. Amlodipine (Norvasc)<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Louisiana and Mississippi<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/most-prescribed-drugs-by-state-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get amlodipine coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine.png\" alt=\"Amlodipine, the most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amlodipine-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amlodipine (Norvasc) is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers (CCB) used to treat patients with hypertension (aka high blood pressure). The prescription may be used alone or in combination with other medications for individuals over the age of 6. It can also treat angina\u2014chest pain caused by a reduced blood supply to the heart. These are two common conditions in the United States. Nearly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/facts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half of all adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the U.S. have high blood pressure and take meds to treat it. Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emedicine.medscape.com\/article\/150215-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.8 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience angina annually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium channel blockers, like amlodipine, are often the first-line treatment for hypertension for Black people. Over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/social-trends\/2021\/03\/25\/the-growing-diversity-of-black-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half of the Black population of the U.S.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lives in the South, which could help explain its prevalence in these two states.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, high blood pressure is particularly prevalent in the South. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateofchildhoodobesity.org\/hypertension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the neighboring states of Mississippi and Louisiana rank 2 and 6 respectively for highest rates of hypertension in the U.S. That could explain the popularity of the medication used to treat this condition in those locales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Amoxicillin\">2. Amoxicillin (Amoxil)<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in California, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxicillin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get amoxicillin coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47522 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin.png\" alt=\"Amoxicillin, most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amoxicillin-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/most-prescribed-drugs-by-state-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our 2020 list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, amoxicillin (Amoxil) was the most prescribed drug in a single state: California. But for 2021, it made the list in five additional states. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, and strep throat. It works by stopping the bacteria that is causing the infection from growing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why the surge in popularity in 2021? \u201cAmoxicillin is a \u2018workhorse\u2019 medication used in pediatrics for almost everything,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustin-cotliar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dustin Cotliar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, MPH, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northoaks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Oaks Health System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Louisiana. As children went back to school and daycares after staying home for most of 2020, it\u2019s possible that they got sick more often with these types of contagious illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, it could have been misprescribed to treat viral illnesses that rebounded after isolation from COVID-19, such as the common cold or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Amoxicillin isn\u2019t effective against viral infections; however, the symptoms of viral infections can be similar to those of bacterial illnesses, such as cough, fever, and sore throat. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2016\/p0503-unnecessary-prescriptions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimates that 30% of amoxicillin prescriptions are unnecessary\u2014and that can lead to antibiotic resistance. When in doubt, talk to your child\u2019s pediatrician or your healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Clonazepam\">3. Clonazepam (Klonopin)<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Tennessee<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clonazepam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get clonazepam coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47523 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam.png\" alt=\"Clonazepam, most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Clonazepam-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a long-acting benzodiazepine medication used to treat seizures and panic disorders. It works by calming electrical activity in the brain, and your nerves along with it. It was the most common prescription in Tennessee for 2021. \u201cMany people find clonazepam effective for anxiety, and physicians like to prescribe it because it is postulated to be less addictive than its short-acting counterpart, Xanax,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/je-ajayi-657158226\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Je Ajayi, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">board-certified psychiatrist with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.connectedmindsllc.com\/psychotherapy-care-team\/dr-ajayi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connected Minds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Smyrna, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia. Alprazolam, an anxiety treatment, was the most popular Rx for the state in 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee ranked <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wate.com\/health\/tennessee-hits-no-1-in-adults-experiencing-depression-or-anxiety-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the nation earlier this year for adults reporting anxiety or depression symptoms, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/covid19\/pulse\/mental-health.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Health Statistics <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surveys. In 2020, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialappeal.com\/story\/news\/2020\/09\/19\/tn-ranks-highest-depression-cdc-survey-state-offers-free-help\/5825921002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also had high numbers of adults battling these mental health conditions. That may help to explain the commonality of clonazepam and alprazolam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Ibuprofen\">4. Ibuprofen (Motrin)<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Nevada, and Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ibuprofen coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47525 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen.png\" alt=\"Ibuprofen, most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ibuprofen-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odds are, you\u2019ve taken ibuprofen (Motrin) more than once in your lifetime. It\u2019s a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication that treats headaches, joint pain, fever, swelling, and a number of other everyday aches and pains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drug is available over the counter, but it can be prescribed at higher doses for people recovering from surgical procedures, or for those with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a682159.html#how\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic conditions, such as arthritis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or endometriosis. Prescription Ibuprofen is available in 400mg, 600mg, or 800mg doses, whereas the nonprescription dose is 200mg. \u201cIt is generally well tolerated by patients, meaning it typically does not cause intolerable side effects,\u201d says Dr. Ajayi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida ranked second among all 50 states for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1030576\/state-with-most-outpatient-surgical-center-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most outpatient surgical procedures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Georgia, Florida, and Hawaii all have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prb.org\/resources\/which-us-states-are-the-oldest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high percentages of residents aged 65 and older<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This age group is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/osteoarthritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more likely<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have osteoarthritis, which may explain why ibuprofen is often prescribed in those states.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Levothyroxine\">5. Levothyroxine (Synthroid)<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/levothyroxine-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get levothyroxine coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine.png\" alt=\"Levothyroxine, the most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Levothyroxine-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine (Synthroid) was the most prescribed drug in 13 states this year\u2014the most of any Rx that made the list. This medication treats hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism is a common condition, affecting 5% of Americans over the age of 12, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/hypothyroidism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It occurs when your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, doesn\u2019t produce enough of the thyroid hormones that your body needs. If untreated, the condition can result in low thyroid levels that can cause health conditions, including depression, fatigue, weight gain, and many other issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hashimoto&#8217;s thyroiditis, one of the most common autoimmune diseases, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism,\u201d says Dr. Cotliar. The disease causes your immune system to attack your thyroid. Hypothyroidism can also be caused by inflammation of the thyroid (thyroiditis), surgery or radiation treatment of the thyroid, and some medications. Some people are born with hypothyroidism without a known cause (congenital hypothyroidism). The condition is also more common in women and in people who are over the age of 60.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020, levothyroxine was the top prescription in only two states. The rise in usage from 2020 to 2021 could be partially explained by the fact that the population in the U.S. is becoming older and more female\u2014two groups that are more likely to develop hypothyroidism. There is also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/coronavirus-hypothyroidism-hyperthyroidism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that COVID-19 can lead to temporary thyroid problems. The ongoing pandemic could have contributed to the rise in levothyroxine usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Lisinopril\">6. Lisinopril (Prinivil\/Zestril)<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most prescribed drug in Alaska, Arkansas, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Vermont, and Washington<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get lisinopril coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril.png\" alt=\"Lisinopril, most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lisinopril-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril (Prinivil) is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It\u2019s considered a first-line treatment for high blood pressure because it\u2019s effective with few side effects and it\u2019s inexpensive. Lisinopril works by decreasing levels of a certain chemical called angiotensin II, which constricts your blood vessels. Lisinopril helps relax and widen blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily throughout the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, lisinopril is the third most common prescription, topping the list in 10 states. That\u2019s down from 23 states in 2020. There were rumors in 2020, that ACE inhibitors like lisinopril could increase risk of COVID-19. Though they were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heart.bmj.com\/content\/106\/19\/1503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since disproved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and evidence even showed they can have a protective effect, it could have led some people to abandon this prescription in favor of another medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension that is not treated can result in damage to your blood vessels, brain, kidneys, heart, and other organs. Treating high blood pressure with a medication such as lisinopril is important, because it helps prevent complications like heart disease, kidney failure, vision loss, and more. It may also lower the risk of death from high blood pressure and certain conditions, like diabetes. People with high blood pressure can make lifestyle changes, such as eating a low fat, low sodium diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight, in addition to taking lisinopril.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Prednisone\">7. Prednisone<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in North Carolina<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prednisone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get prednisone coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone.png\" alt=\"Prednisone, most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prednisone-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone is a corticosteroid medication that is commonly prescribed to treat chronic inflammatory conditions like asthma. And amid a global pandemic, prednisone is one of the drugs commonly prescribed by physicians to reduce the body\u2019s immune response to the virus\u2014which could explain why the medication is one of the top drugs this year. \u201cSteroidal medications like prednisone are used to reduce inflammation,\u201d says Dr. Cotliar. \u201cThey are a synthetic form of glucocorticoids, which are substances in the body involved in many functions, including suppressing the immune system.\u201d In other words, this Rx can reduce the activity of the immune system to decrease inflammation in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though prednisone only ranked as the number one drug in North Carolina, the medication is widely used for many conditions. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a601102.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prednisone can also be used for arthritis, severe allergic reactions, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and conditions of the skin, lungs, kidneys, blood, eyes, gastrointestinal tract, and eyes. It may also be prescribed to treat the symptoms of certain types of cancer. It\u2019s no wonder it made the list of most common prescriptions in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Sildenafil\">8. Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most prescribed drug in Minnesota<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sildenafil-citrate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get sildenafil citrate coupon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate.png\" alt=\"Sildenafil, most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sildenafil-citrate-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as Viagra, sildenafil citrate is a medication prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). ED affects sexual performance, and it\u2019s common\u2014about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/erectile-dysfunction-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% of men per decade of life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., 40% of men in their 40s), experience it. Sildenafil helps treat ED by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual activity. It\u2019s been widely prescribed since it dropped in cost when it went generic in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This medication made the list of most common prescriptions in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/most-prescribed-drugs-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dropped off in 2020, only to return this year. It\u2019s renewed popularity could be due to people socializing more as COVID-19 rates dropped during the summer of 2021. Or, it could be due to the impact of the ongoing pandemic on mental health. Men with depression have a 39% higher chance of developing ED than those without depression. Minnesota ranked the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tcagenda.com\/2021\/state-minnesotas-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4th most depressed state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the nation recently, which could help to explain the increased usage there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"VitaminD2\">9. Vitamin D<\/h2>\n<p><b>Most popular prescription in Alabama, Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and West Virginia<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vitamin-d-ergocalciferol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Vitamin D coupon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D.png\" alt=\"Vitamin D, most common prescriptions in your state\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vitamin-D-941x529.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D is not a \u201cdrug\u201d per se, but it was the second most common prescription in the United States in 2021\u2014taking the top spot in 11 states. The vitamin is not only essential to normal growth and development, it plays an important role in a person\u2019s immune, nerve, and muscle systems. Sunlight is one of the main ways your body produces vitamin D, in addition to getting the vitamin via your diet. But, exposure to too much sun can be harmful, and in some locales, especially during the winter months, getting enough sun is downright impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why are so many doctors prescribing the supplement? Many people need supplemental vitamin D because they are not spending enough time outdoors. There\u2019s also some evidence that vitamin D could <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/study-shows-how-vitamin-d-could-halt-lung-inflammation-in-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce the body\u2019s inflammatory response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to COVID-19, which could explain its increased popularity in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLow levels of Vitamin D can cause depression among many other health conditions,\u201d says Dr. Ajayi. Low vitamin D levels may be linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and autoimmune conditions, though research is ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Mostcommonprescription\">Most prescribed drug in every state<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alaska:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alabama:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arkansas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arizona: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>California: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colorado:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connecticut:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delaware: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Florida:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Georgia: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hawaii:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iowa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Idaho:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Illinois: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indiana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kansas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kentucky: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Louisiana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amlodipine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Massachusetts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maryland:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Michigan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minnesota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sildenafil citrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Missouri: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mississippi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amlodipine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Montana: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>North Carolina:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prednisone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>North Dakota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nebraska: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nevada: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Hampshire: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Jersey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Mexico:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New York:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ohio:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oklahoma:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oregon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pennsylvania: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rhode Island: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>South Carolina:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amoxicillin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>South Dakota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tennessee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clonazepam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Texas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amoxicillin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Utah: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Virginia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vermont: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Washington: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Washington, D.C.: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wisconsin:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>West Virginia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wyoming: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular prescription drug information reflects the scripts most filled through SingleCare from Jan. 1, 2021 through Oct. 31, 2021, excluding opioids and weight-loss drugs.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you guess what Hawaii and New Jersey have in common? You probably know it\u2019s not their climate; instead, these two states shared the same most prescribed drug in 2021. 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