This presentation explores the major causes of death in the United States and correlates top killer diagnoses with the most widely-prescribed drugs.  In addition, common pharmacotherapeutic agents recommended for select health problems and strategies to improve clinical practice are covered.  Prescription tips, drug safety, and revenue generation of the most popular prescriptions are integrated throughout the talk.

Included in this talk is information on:

• Major causes of death and most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States

• Prescription tips and drug safety appicable to NP practice

• Revenue generation of the most popular prescriptions