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Top 20 prescriptions by pulmonologists
Pulmonologists diagnose, treat, and manage patients with serious or chronic breathing conditions. Lung disease and respiratory infections and failure are common and chronic conditions affecting tens of millions of Americans.
Using data from our Atlas Prescription Claims dataset, we analyzed the most frequent prescriptions made from January 2024 through November 2024, covering more than 12,600 pulmonologists tracked in our PhysicianView product.
| Rank | Drug name | % of total prescriptions | Explore dataset |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuterol Sulfate | 13.06% | Explore |
| 2 | Trelegy Ellipta | 8.37% | Explore |
| 3 | PredniSONE | 4.40% | Explore |
| 4 | Montelukast Sodium | 3.79% | Explore |
| 5 | Fluticasone Propionate | 3.70% | Explore |
| 6 | Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol | 2.67% | Explore |
| 7 | SYMBICORT | 2.62% | Explore |
| 8 | Breo Ellipta | 2.58% | Explore |
| 9 | MONTELUKAST | 2.47% | Explore |
| 10 | BREZTRI | 2.17% | Explore |
| 11 | VENTOLIN | 2.13% | Explore |
| 12 | Spiriva Respimat | 1.99% | Explore |
| 13 | Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate | 1.97% | Explore |
| 14 | Azithromycin | 1.96% | Explore |
| 15 | Anoro Ellipta | 1.66% | Explore |
| 16 | Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate | 1.59% | Explore |
| 17 | Stiolto Respimat | 1.24% | Explore |
| 18 | Budesonide | 1.08% | Explore |
| 19 | Omeprazole | 0.88% | Explore |
| 20 | ADVAIR HFA | 0.85% | Explore |
Fig. 1 Analysis of data from the Atlas Prescription Claims dataset. Claims data is sourced from multiple medical claims clearinghouses in the United States and updated monthly. Data accessed December 2024.
What medications do pulmonologists most often prescribe?
Albuterol sulfate is the most frequently prescribed medication by pulmonologists, representing over 13% of tracked prescriptions from January to November 2024. This generic drug is inhaled by patients to relieve the wheezing and coughing symptoms of bronchospasms.
Trelegy Ellipta accounts for 8.37% of pulmonologist prescriptions and is used to treat both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Third on the list is prednisone, a steroid that suppresses inflammation and is used for many conditions, including asthma.
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