Drug Information

Canadian Drug Information Guide

Plain-language guides to Canada’s most-prescribed medications. Written for patients, reviewed by Pill4Me pharmacists. Includes BC PharmaCare coverage notes.

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All Medications

Synthroid

levothyroxine sodium

#1
Thyroid hormone replacement

20,500,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Ozempic

semaglutide

#3
GLP-1 receptor agonist

7,400,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Jardiance

empagliflozin

#5
SGLT-2 inhibitor

6,200,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Crestor

rosuvastatin calcium

#6
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

5,900,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Norvasc

amlodipine besylate

#9
Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)

4,300,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Ventolin

salbutamol sulfate

#10
Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) bronchodilator

4,300,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Vyvanse

lisdexamfetamine dimesylate

#12
CNS stimulant (amphetamine prodrug)

4,000,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Lipitor

atorvastatin calcium

#15
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

3,300,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Eliquis

apixaban

#19
Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) — Factor Xa inhibitor

3,100,000 prescriptions in Canada (2024)

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Glucophage

metformin hydrochloride

#20
Biguanide antidiabetic

Highest-volume generic antidiabetic — approximately 12,000,000 dispensings annually in Canada (2024)

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C
Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium)
E
Eliquis (apixaban)
G
Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride)
J
Jardiance (empagliflozin)
L
Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium)
N
Norvasc (amlodipine besylate)
O
Ozempic (semaglutide)
S
Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium)
V
Ventolin (salbutamol sulfate)Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)
Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your pharmacist or prescriber before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. BC PharmaCare coverage criteria are subject to change — verify current coverage with your pharmacist.