In 2021, there were about 4.69 billion prescriptions dispensed in the U.S.
Statistic Info
The US depends on the pharmaceutical industry to provide the medicine they need for their health issues. So much so that during the year 2021, there were a little over 4 billion prescriptions dispensed in the country. The industry is growing and revenue continues to increase.
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