The Most Prescribed Psychiatric Medications in US in 2009

[This article posted on May 15, 2010. It is posted within the following categories: Diversions, Pharma & Devices, via Michael Douglas, MD, MBA.]

One look at the infographic below, and you’ll see that alrazolam (Xanax) was the most prescribed psychotropic in the U.S. last year. Interesting, but not surprising. Via GOOD. | LINK

Prescription Psychotropic Infographic via GOOD
Prescription Psychotropic Infographic via GOOD

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