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The Top 5 Best Selling Pharmaceutical Drugs in the United States 2005
| Drug | U.S. Sales 2005 | Manufacturer | Growth in Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lipitor (lowers cholesterol) | $8.2 billion | Pfizer | +13% |
| 2 | Zocor (controls cholesterol) | $4.4 billion | Merck | -3% |
| 3 | Nexium (reduces gastric acid secretion) | $4.1 billion | AstraZeneca | +19% |
| 4 | Prevacid (reduces gastric acid secretion) | $3.8 billion | Abbott/Takeda / TAP | -3% |
| 5 | Advair Diskus (management of asthma) | $3.3 billion | GlaxoSmithKline | +24% |
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Business, Finance & Industry, Health Statistics, Top 5 Best Selling
Sources: IMS Heatlh, MIDAS, December 2005
List Notes: All sales are in U.S. dollars. Data is for the year 2005.
Sources: IMS Heatlh, MIDAS, December 2005
List Notes: All sales are in U.S. dollars. Data is for the year 2005.
