3rd
most prescribed drug in USA
Prinivil, featuring lisinopril, ranks as the third most prescribed drug in the U.S., with 82.5 million prescriptions in 2022 (Statista, 2024). Developed by Merck and approved in 1987 for hypertension and heart failure in adults, this ACE inhibitor effectively lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It also enhances post-heart attack survival and manages diabetic nephropathy. Generic since 2002, Prinivil addresses a $20 billion hypertension market.
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Bill Greenlee, PhD
