Table 5.
Top ten most prescribed drugs by generic name
| Generic name | Pharmacological category | Number* (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | Analgesics | 4,076 (13.4) |
| Amoxycillin | Antibiotics | 1,468 (4.8) |
| Diclofenac | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | 1,118 (3.7) |
| Analgesic cream | Topical preparations | 1,091 (3.6) |
| Aspirin | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | 612 (2.0) |
| Vitamin B 1-6-12 | Vitamins and minerals | 606 (2.0) |
| Diphenhydramine | Antihistamines | 548 (1.8) |
| Bromhexine | Mucolytics | 523 (1.7) |
| Enalapril | Cardiovascular drugs | 514 (1.7) |
| Propanolol | Cardiovascular drugs | 476 (1.6) |
Note: * Out of total medications prescribed (n=30,412). Some prescriptions might contain more than one generic