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HEALTH: MEDICINES
List: Top Ten Selling Pharmaceuticals (health drugs) in the World
Date: Year 2004
Source: IMS Health
Base: All pharmaceuticals (health drugs) selling globally.
Notes: IMS is a global source for pharmaceutical market intelligence, providing information, analysis and services that drive decisions and shape strategies.
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Brand
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Global Sales (US$ billion)
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Treatment
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Lipitor
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12.0
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Lowers cholesterol
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Zocor
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5.9
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Protects against heart attack
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Plavix
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5.0
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Protects
against heart attack
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Nexium
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4.8
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Reduces stomach acid
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Zyprexa
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4.8
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Schizophrenia treatment
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Norvasc
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4.8
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Reduces blood pressure
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Seretide
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4.7
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Anti-asthmatic
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Erypo
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4.0
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Counters anaemia
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Ogastro
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3.8
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Ulcer treatment
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Effexor
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3.7
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Anti-depressant
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