Number of montelukast prescriptions in the United States 2004-2015

The data displays the total annual number of montelukast prescriptions in the United States from 2004 to 2015, in millions. In 2004, montelukast was prescribed over 21 million times. In 2015 there were over 24 million prescriptions for montelukast. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.