Spain: Paracetamol leads most prescribed medications in 2025

Data from the Spanish Ministry of Health reveals that paracetamol was the most prescribed medication in Spain during the past year. A total of 61,174,066 packs were dispensed through the public health system, costing the state 136.63 million euros.

Other highly prescribed medications include omeprazole (46,940,106 packs), metamizole sodium (30,923,044 packs), atorvastatin (29,301,872 packs), and bisoprolol (24,655,311 packs). These drugs are used for various purposes, including reducing gastric acid, managing pain and fever, lowering cholesterol, and controlling blood pressure.

The top ten list is completed by acetylsalicylic acid, simvastatin, ibuprofen, lorazepam, and other common treatments for chronic or recurrent conditions.