Top 10 prescriptions of 2020-2021 provide Australian health insights, with statins topping the list

The top 10 prescriptions sold over 2020-2021 were recently published in the Australian Prescriber journal, providing a snapshot into the health status of Australians today. The results show that nine of the top ten prescriptions were for non-infectious, potentially preventable conditions.

Additionally, the drug types have not changed dramatically over the last five years, expect for a drop in antibiotic prescriptions.