There are more than 3,600 cardiovascular medications on the market, but here are the 10 most frequently prescribed by cardiologists and the percentage of total prescriptions:
1. Atorvastatin calcium: 8.1 percent
2. Metoprolol succinate: 7.9 percent
3. Carvedilol: 5 percent
4. Amlodipine besylate: 4.9 percent
5. Lisinopril: 4.5 percent
6. Eliquis: 4.5 percent
7. Metoprolol tartrate: 3.8 percent
8. Furosemide: 3.5 percent
9. Rosuvastatin calcium: 3.4 percent
10. Losartan potassium: 2.9 percent
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