Top CPDs dispensed by dosage units U.S. 2011-2016

This statistic shows the top controlled prescription drugs (CPDs) dispensed based on dosage units in the U.S. from 2011 to 2016. In 2016, about 6.2 billion hydrocodone dosage units were dispensed in the United States.

Top 10 controlled prescription drugs (CPDs) dispensed based on dosage units in the U.S. from 2011 to 2016 (in billions)*

Characteristic	2016	2015	2014	2013	2012	2011
Hydrocodone	6.2	6.7	8	8.7	9.1	9.1
Oxycodone	4.3	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.6
Tramadol	3.2	3.3	3.5	3.4	3.3	2.9
Alprazolam	2.8	2.9	3	3.1	3.1	3.1
Codeine	2.6	2.9	2.6	2.8	2.9	3.1
Clonazepam	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.6
Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1
Lorazepam	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Zolpidem	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4
Methylphenidate	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9

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Release date

October 2017

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United States

Survey time period

2011 to 2016

Supplementary notes

* CPDs: Not all prescription drugs are listed as controlled prescription drugs in the Controlled Substances Act. However, many prescription drugs are listed in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act because of their high potential for abuse or addiction. Schedule I through V prescription drugs primarily are narcotic pain relievers and central nervous system depressants and stimulants. A complete list of controlled prescription drugs, by schedule, is available on the DEA Office of Diversion Control Internet site.

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