Top 200 drugs to memorize
Current for 2017
A pharmacy technician will want to know as many top 200 drug names and their FDA approved uses as possible. If you're working in a pharmacy, an internship, on the job training, or a pharmacy tech program you should follow what your program requires. Typically, memorizing the Top 200 drugs list is recommended. Either way, refer to your program's list.
Top 200 Drugs list 2017
#1 - 100 | #101 - 200
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Purpose | DEA Sch |
| Levothyroxine | Synthroid® | Thyroid Hormone | - |
| Hydrocodone/APAP | Vicodin® | Pain Relief | C-II |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxil® | Anti-Biotic | - |
| Lisinopril | Prinivil® | A.C.E. Inhibitor | - |
| Esomeprazole | Nexium® | G.E.R.D. | - |
| Atorvastatin | Lipitor® | Cholesterol | - |
| Simvastatin | Zocor® | Cholesterol | - |
| Clopidogrel | Plavix® | Anti-Platelet | - |
| Montelukast | Singulair® | Asthma | - |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor® | Cholesterol | - |
| Metoprolol | Lopressor® | Beta Blocker | - |
| Escitalopram | Lexapro® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Azithromycin | Zithromax® | Anti-Biotic | - |
| Albuterol | ProAir® HFA | Asthma Inhaler | - |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | HCTZ | Diuretic | - |
| Metformin | Glucophage® | Anti-Diabetic | - |
| Sertraline | Zoloft® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Ibuprofen | Advil® | N.S.A.I.D. | - |
| Zolpidem | Ambien® | Insomnia | C-IV |
| Furosemide | Lasix® | Diuretic | - |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec® | G.E.R.D. | - |
| Trazodone | Desyrel® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Valsartan | Diovan® | A.2.R.B. | - |
| Tramadol | Ultram® | Pain Relief | C-IV |
| Duloxetine | Cymbalta® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Warfarin | Coumadin® | Blood Thinner | - |
| Amlodipine | Norvasc® | Calc. Chnl. Blkr. | - |
| Oxycodone/APAP | Percocet® | Pain Relief | C-II |
| Quetiapine | Seroquel® | Anti-Psychotic | - |
| Promethazine | Phenergan® | Anti-Histamine | - |
| Fluticasone | Flonase® | Allergies - | |
| Alprazolam | Xanax® | Anti-Anxiety | C-IV |
| Clonazepam | Klonopin® | Anti-Anxiety | C-IV |
| Benazepril | Lotensin® | ACE Inhibitor | - |
| Meloxicam | Mobic® | NSAID (Arthritis) | - |
| Citalopram | Celexa® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Cephalexin | Keflex® | Anti-Biotic | - |
| Tiotropium | Spiriva® | C.O.P.D. | - |
| Gabapentin | Neurontin® | Anti-Epileptic | - |
| Aripiprazole | Abilify® | Antipsychotic | - |
| Potassium | K-Tab® | Electrolyte | - |
| Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril® | Muscle Relaxer | - |
| Methylprednisolone | Medrol® | Corticosteroid | - |
| Methylphenidate | Concerta® | A.D.H.D. | C-II |
| Loratadine | Claritin® | Allergies | - |
| Carvedilol | Coreg® | C.H.F. | - |
| Carisoprodol | Soma® | Muscle Relaxer | C-IV |
| Digoxin | Lanoxin® | C.H.F. | - |
| Memantine | Namenda® | Alzheimers | - |
| Atenolol | Tenormin® | Beta Blocker | - |
| Diazepam | Valium® | Anti-Anxiety | C-IV |
| Oxycodone | OxyContin® | Pain Relief | C-II |
| Risedronate | Actonel® | Osteoporosis | - |
| Folic Acid | Folvite® | Supplement | - |
| Losartan + HCTZ | Hyzaar® | Hypertension | - |
| Prednisone | Deltasone® | Anti-Inflammatory | - |
| Prednisolone | Omnipred® | Anti-Inflammatory | - |
| Alendronate | Fosamax® | Osteoporosis | - |
| Pantoprazole | Protonix® | G.E.R.D. | - |
| Tamsulosin | Flomax® | Freq. Urination | - |
| Triamterene + HCTZ | Dyazide® | Diuretic Combo | - |
| Paroxetine | Paxil® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Buprenorphine + Naloxone | Suboxone® | Opiate Addiction | C-III |
| Enalapril | Vasotec® | A.C.E. Inhibitor | - |
| Lovastatin | Mevacor® | Cholesterol | - |
| Pioglitazone | Actos® | Diabetes | - |
| Pravastatin | Pravachol® | Cholesterol | - |
| Fluoxetine | Prozac® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Insulin Detemir | Levemir® | Long-Acting Insulin | - |
| Fluconazole | Diflucan® | Anti-Fungal | - |
| Levofloxacin | Levaquin® | Anti-Biotic | - |
| Rivaroxaban | Xarelto® | Blood Thinner | - |
| Celecoxib | Celebrex® | N.S.A.I.D. | - |
| Codeine / APAP | Tylenol® #2 | Pain Relief | C-III |
| Mometasone | Nasonex® | Allergies | - |
| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro® | Anti-Biotic | - |
| Pregabalin | Lyrica® | Anti-Convulsant | - |
| Insulin Aspart | Novolog® | Rapid-Acting Insulin | - |
| Venlafaxine | Effexor® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Lorazepam | Ativan® | Anti-Anxiety | C-IV |
| Ezetimibe | Zetia® | Cholesterol | - |
| Estrogen | Premarin® | Menopause | - |
| Allopurinol | Zyloprim® | Anti-gout | - |
| Penicillin | Pen VK® | Anti-Biotic | - |
| Sitagliptin | Januvia® | Diabetes | - |
| Amitriptyline | Elavil® | Anti-Depressant | - |
| Clonidine | Catapres® | Hypertension | - |
| Latanoprost | Xalatan® | Glaucoma | - |
| Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse® | A.D.H.D. | C-II |
| Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Advair® | Asthma/COPD | - |
| Budesonide + Formoterol | Symbicort® | Asthma/COPD | - |
| Dexlansoprazole | Dexilant® | G.E.R.D. | - |
| Glyburide | Diabeta® | Diabetes | - |
| Olanzapine | Zyprexa® | Anti-Psychotic | - |
| Tolterodine | Detrol® | Overactive Bladder | - |
| Ranitidine | Zantac® | G.E.R.D. | - |
| Famotidine | Pepcid® | G.E.R.D. | - |
| Diltiazem | Cardizem® | Hypertension | - |
| Insulin Glargine | Lantus® | Long-Acting Insulin | - |
| Lisinopril + HCTZ | Prinizide® | Hypertension | - |
One of the best ways to compliment studying the top drugs is to be aware of their generic name suffixes.
#1 - 100 | #101 - 200
This Top 200 drugs list is current for 2017 and is based on previous years total prescriptions by volume dispensed. It is loosely translated from an unofficial top 200 list of drugs dispensed. However, modified because certain drugs have been omitted, mainly because they would not likely be included on the official pharmacy tech test (PTCB).
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