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Who spends the most on TV drug ads?

Prescription medications ranked by their estimated annual television advertising budget — a look at the biggest spenders behind the ads you see every night.

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Information reviewed July 24, 2026

Combined Ad Spend

$13.1B

Advertisers Ranked

144

  1. 1

    Humira

    US

    adalimumab · Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease

    $500M

    est. / yr

  2. 2

    Skyrizi

    US

    risankizumab · Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease

    $480M

    est. / yr

  3. 3

    Ozempic

    US

    semaglutide · Type 2 diabetes

    $420M

    est. / yr

  4. 4

    Dupixent

    US

    dupilumab · Eczema, asthma, nasal polyps

    $390M

    est. / yr

  5. 5

    Wegovy

    US

    semaglutide · Chronic weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction

    $380M

    est. / yr

  6. 6

    Eliquis

    US

    apixaban · Blood clots, atrial fibrillation

    $350M

    est. / yr

  7. 7

    Mounjaro

    US

    tirzepatide · Type 2 diabetes

    $350M

    est. / yr

  8. 8

    Zepbound

    US

    tirzepatide · Chronic weight management, obstructive sleep apnea

    $300M

    est. / yr

  9. 9

    Jardiance

    US

    empagliflozin · Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease

    $280M

    est. / yr

  10. 10

    Keytruda

    US

    pembrolizumab · Multiple cancers

    $260M

    est. / yr

  11. 11

    Trulicity

    US

    dulaglutide · Type 2 diabetes

    $240M

    est. / yr

  12. 12

    Farxiga

    US

    dapagliflozin · Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease

    $220M

    est. / yr

  13. 13

    Xarelto

    US

    rivaroxaban · Blood clots, atrial fibrillation

    $210M

    est. / yr

  14. 14

    Vraylar

    US

    cariprazine · Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression (add-on)

    $200M

    est. / yr

  15. 15

    Trelegy Ellipta

    US

    fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol · COPD, asthma

    $200M

    est. / yr

  16. 16

    Taltz

    US

    ixekizumab · Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis

    $190M

    est. / yr

  17. 17

    Nurtec ODT

    US

    rimegepant · Migraine (acute and preventive)

    $190M

    est. / yr

  18. 18

    Rybelsus

    US

    semaglutide · Type 2 diabetes

    $180M

    est. / yr

  19. 19

    Biktarvy

    US

    bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide · HIV-1 infection

    $180M

    est. / yr

  20. 20

    Rinvoq

    US

    upadacitinib · Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, eczema

    $175M

    est. / yr

  21. 21

    Rexulti

    US

    brexpiprazole · Major depression (add-on), schizophrenia, agitation in dementia

    $170M

    est. / yr

  22. 22

    Cosentyx

    US

    secukinumab · Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis

    $160M

    est. / yr

  23. 23

    Ubrelvy

    US

    ubrogepant · Acute migraine

    $160M

    est. / yr

  24. 24

    Entresto

    US

    sacubitril/valsartan · Chronic heart failure

    $150M

    est. / yr

  25. 25

    Opdivo

    US

    nivolumab · Multiple cancers

    $150M

    est. / yr

  26. 26

    Austedo

    US

    deutetrabenazine · Tardive dyskinesia, Huntington's chorea

    $150M

    est. / yr

  27. 27

    Xiidra

    US

    lifitegrast · Dry eye disease

    $150M

    est. / yr

  28. 28

    Shingrix

    US

    recombinant zoster vaccine · Shingles prevention

    $150M

    est. / yr

  29. 29

    Tremfya

    US

    guselkumab · Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

    $140M

    est. / yr

  30. 30

    Linzess

    US

    linaclotide · Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic constipation

    $140M

    est. / yr

  31. 31

    Myrbetriq

    US

    mirabegron · Overactive bladder

    $140M

    est. / yr

  32. 32

    Stelara

    US

    ustekinumab · Psoriasis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

    $130M

    est. / yr

  33. 33

    Caplyta

    US

    lumateperone · Schizophrenia, bipolar depression

    $130M

    est. / yr

  34. 34

    Trintellix

    US

    vortioxetine · Major depressive disorder

    $130M

    est. / yr

  35. 35

    Xifaxan

    US

    rifaximin · Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, hepatic encephalopathy

    $130M

    est. / yr

  36. 36

    Sotyktu

    US

    deucravacitinib · Plaque psoriasis

    $130M

    est. / yr

  37. 37

    Repatha

    US

    evolocumab · High cholesterol, cardiovascular disease

    $120M

    est. / yr

  38. 38

    Qulipta

    US

    atogepant · Migraine prevention

    $120M

    est. / yr

  39. 39

    Breztri Aerosphere

    US

    budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol · COPD

    $120M

    est. / yr

  40. 40

    Brilinta

    US

    ticagrelor · Acute coronary syndrome, heart attack prevention

    $120M

    est. / yr

  41. 41

    Prolia

    US

    denosumab · Osteoporosis

    $120M

    est. / yr

  42. 42

    Symbicort

    US

    budesonide/formoterol · Asthma, COPD

    $120M

    est. / yr

  43. 43

    Otezla

    US

    apremilast · Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Behçet's disease

    $110M

    est. / yr

  44. 44

    Veozah

    US

    fezolinetant · Menopausal hot flashes

    $110M

    est. / yr

  45. 45

    Invokana

    US

    canagliflozin · Type 2 diabetes, diabetic kidney disease

    $110M

    est. / yr

  46. 46

    Emgality

    US

    galcanezumab · Migraine prevention, cluster headache

    $110M

    est. / yr

  47. 47

    Arexvy

    US

    respiratory syncytial virus vaccine · RSV prevention in older adults

    $110M

    est. / yr

  48. 48

    Restasis

    US

    cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion · Chronic dry eye

    $100M

    est. / yr

  49. 49

    Aimovig

    US

    erenumab · Migraine prevention

    $100M

    est. / yr

  50. 50

    Breo Ellipta

    US

    fluticasone/vilanterol · Asthma, COPD

    $100M

    est. / yr

  51. 51

    Cialis

    US

    tadalafil · Erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate (BPH)

    $100M

    est. / yr

  52. 52

    Humira

    CA

    adalimumab · Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease

    $95M

    est. / yr

  53. 53

    Entyvio

    US

    vedolizumab · Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease

    $95M

    est. / yr

  54. 54

    Xolair

    US

    omalizumab · Allergic asthma, chronic hives, food allergy

    $95M

    est. / yr

  55. 55

    Dovato

    US

    dolutegravir/lamivudine · HIV-1 infection

    $95M

    est. / yr

  56. 56

    Leqvio

    US

    inclisiran · High cholesterol, cardiovascular disease

    $90M

    est. / yr

  57. 57

    Vascepa

    US

    icosapent ethyl · High triglycerides, cardiovascular risk reduction

    $90M

    est. / yr

  58. 58

    Eylea

    US

    aflibercept · Wet macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease

    $90M

    est. / yr

  59. 59

    Xeljanz

    US

    tofacitinib · Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis

    $90M

    est. / yr

  60. 60

    Chantix

    US

    varenicline · Smoking cessation

    $90M

    est. / yr

  61. 61

    Xtandi

    US

    enzalutamide · Prostate cancer

    $90M

    est. / yr

  62. 62

    Ozempic

    CA

    semaglutide · Type 2 diabetes

    $85M

    est. / yr

  63. 63

    Verzenio

    US

    abemaciclib · HR+/HER2- breast cancer

    $85M

    est. / yr

  64. 64

    Vabysmo

    US

    faricimab · Wet macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema

    $85M

    est. / yr

  65. 65

    Latuda

    US

    lurasidone · Schizophrenia, bipolar depression

    $85M

    est. / yr

  66. 66

    Ibrance

    US

    palbociclib · HR+/HER2- breast cancer

    $80M

    est. / yr

  67. 67

    Gemtesa

    US

    vibegron · Overactive bladder

    $80M

    est. / yr

  68. 68

    Fasenra

    US

    benralizumab · Severe eosinophilic asthma

    $80M

    est. / yr

  69. 69

    Mavyret

    US

    glecaprevir/pibrentasvir · Hepatitis C

    $80M

    est. / yr

  70. 70

    Kisqali

    US

    ribociclib · HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer

    $80M

    est. / yr

  71. 71

    Eliquis

    CA

    apixaban · Blood clots, atrial fibrillation

    $75M

    est. / yr

  72. 72

    Cibinqo

    US

    abrocitinib · Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

    $75M

    est. / yr

  73. 73

    Nucala

    US

    mepolizumab · Severe eosinophilic asthma, COPD, nasal polyps

    $75M

    est. / yr

  74. 74

    Quviviq

    US

    daridorexant · Insomnia

    $75M

    est. / yr

  75. 75

    Vuity

    US

    pilocarpine ophthalmic · Age-related blurry near vision (presbyopia)

    $70M

    est. / yr

  76. 76

    Evenity

    US

    romosozumab · Osteoporosis (high fracture risk)

    $70M

    est. / yr

  77. 77

    Ajovy

    US

    fremanezumab · Migraine prevention

    $70M

    est. / yr

  78. 78

    Tezspire

    US

    tezepelumab · Severe asthma

    $70M

    est. / yr

  79. 79

    Vyvanse

    US

    lisdexamfetamine · ADHD, binge eating disorder

    $70M

    est. / yr

  80. 80

    Dupixent

    CA

    dupilumab · Eczema, asthma, nasal polyps

    $65M

    est. / yr

  81. 81

    Litfulo

    US

    ritlecitinib · Severe alopecia areata

    $65M

    est. / yr

  82. 82

    Lipitor

    US

    atorvastatin · High cholesterol, cardiovascular prevention

    $60M

    est. / yr

  83. 83

    Kerendia

    US

    finerenone · Chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes

    $60M

    est. / yr

  84. 84

    Olumiant

    US

    baricitinib · Rheumatoid arthritis, severe alopecia areata

    $60M

    est. / yr

  85. 85

    Paxlovid

    US

    nirmatrelvir/ritonavir · COVID-19 (mild to moderate)

    $60M

    est. / yr

  86. 86

    Orilissa

    US

    elagolix · Endometriosis pain

    $60M

    est. / yr

  87. 87

    Jardiance

    CA

    empagliflozin · Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease

    $55M

    est. / yr

  88. 88

    Bimzelx

    US

    bimekizumab · Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

    $55M

    est. / yr

  89. 89

    Auvelity

    US

    dextromethorphan/bupropion · Major depressive disorder

    $50M

    est. / yr

  90. 90

    Skyrizi

    CA

    risankizumab · Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease

    $48M

    est. / yr

  91. 91

    Crestor

    US

    rosuvastatin · High cholesterol, cardiovascular prevention

    $45M

    est. / yr

  92. 92

    Keytruda

    CA

    pembrolizumab · Multiple cancers

    $42M

    est. / yr

  93. 93

    Mounjaro

    CA

    tirzepatide · Type 2 diabetes

    $40M

    est. / yr

  94. 94

    Rinvoq

    CA

    upadacitinib · Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, eczema

    $38M

    est. / yr

  95. 95

    Repatha

    CA

    evolocumab · High cholesterol, cardiovascular disease

    $32M

    est. / yr

  96. 96

    Victoza

    CA

    liraglutide · Type 2 diabetes, obesity

    $28M

    est. / yr

  97. 97

    Xarelto

    CA

    rivaroxaban · Blood clots, atrial fibrillation

    $28M

    est. / yr

  98. 98

    Trulicity

    CA

    dulaglutide · Type 2 diabetes

    $26M

    est. / yr

  99. 99

    Tylenol

    CA

    acetaminophen · Pain relief, fever

    $14M

    est. / yr

  100. 100

    Advair

    CA

    fluticasone/salmeterol · Asthma, COPD

    $12M

    est. / yr

  101. 101

    Voltaren

    NZ

    diclofenac · Arthritis, muscle pain, joint pain

    $12M

    est. / yr

  102. 102

    Symbicort

    CA

    budesonide/formoterol · Asthma, COPD

    $11M

    est. / yr

  103. 103

    Nurofen

    NZ

    ibuprofen · Pain relief, inflammation, fever

    $10M

    est. / yr

  104. 104

    Nexium

    CA

    esomeprazole · Acid reflux, GERD, ulcers

    $9M

    est. / yr

  105. 105

    Lipitor

    CA

    atorvastatin · High cholesterol, cardiovascular prevention

    $8M

    est. / yr

  106. 106

    Nasonex

    NZ

    mometasone · Allergic rhinitis, hay fever, nasal polyps

    $8M

    est. / yr

  107. 107

    Nicorette

    NZ

    nicotine · Smoking cessation

    $8M

    est. / yr

  108. 108

    Crestor

    CA

    rosuvastatin · High cholesterol, cardiovascular prevention

    $7M

    est. / yr

  109. 109

    Ventolin

    CA

    salbutamol · Asthma, bronchospasm

    $6M

    est. / yr

  110. 110

    Nexium

    NZ

    esomeprazole · Acid reflux, GERD, stomach ulcers

    $6M

    est. / yr

  111. 111

    Claratyne

    NZ

    loratadine · Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, hives

    $6M

    est. / yr

  112. 112

    Synthroid

    CA

    levothyroxine · Hypothyroidism

    $5M

    est. / yr

  113. 113

    Panadol

    NZ

    paracetamol · Pain relief, fever

    $5M

    est. / yr

  114. 114

    Fosamax

    NZ

    alendronate · Osteoporosis

    $5M

    est. / yr

  115. 115

    Cipralex

    CA

    escitalopram · Depression, anxiety

    $4M

    est. / yr

  116. 116

    Telfast

    NZ

    fexofenadine · Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, hives

    $4M

    est. / yr

  117. 117

    Champix

    NZ

    varenicline · Smoking cessation

    $4M

    est. / yr

  118. 118

    Zyrtec

    NZ

    cetirizine · Hay fever, allergies, hives

    $4M

    est. / yr

  119. 119

    Lipitor

    NZ

    atorvastatin · High cholesterol, cardiovascular disease prevention

    $4M

    est. / yr

  120. 120

    Concerta

    CA

    methylphenidate · ADHD

    $3M

    est. / yr

  121. 121

    Losec

    NZ

    omeprazole · Acid reflux, stomach ulcers, GERD

    $3M

    est. / yr

  122. 122

    Ozempic

    NZ

    semaglutide · Type 2 diabetes

    $3M

    est. / yr

  123. 123

    Otrivin

    NZ

    xylometazoline · Nasal congestion, cold and sinus relief

    $3M

    est. / yr

  124. 124

    Ventolin

    NZ

    salbutamol · Asthma, bronchospasm

    $3M

    est. / yr

  125. 125

    Symbicort

    NZ

    budesonide/formoterol · Asthma, COPD

    $3M

    est. / yr

  126. 126

    Altace

    CA

    ramipril · High blood pressure, heart protection

    $2M

    est. / yr

  127. 127

    Glucophage

    CA

    metformin · Type 2 diabetes

    $2M

    est. / yr

  128. 128

    Pantoloc

    CA

    pantoprazole · Acid reflux, GERD, ulcers

    $2M

    est. / yr

  129. 129

    Seretide

    NZ

    fluticasone/salmeterol · Asthma, COPD

    $2M

    est. / yr

  130. 130

    Jardiance

    NZ

    empagliflozin · Type 2 diabetes, heart failure

    $2M

    est. / yr

  131. 131

    Metformin

    US

    metformin · Type 2 diabetes

    $2M

    est. / yr

  132. 132

    Cymbalta

    NZ

    duloxetine · Depression, anxiety, nerve pain

    $2M

    est. / yr

  133. 133

    Glucophage

    NZ

    metformin · Type 2 diabetes

    $1M

    est. / yr

  134. 134

    Augmentin

    NZ

    amoxicillin/clavulanate · Bacterial infections

    $1M

    est. / yr

  135. 135

    Loxalate

    NZ

    escitalopram · Depression, anxiety

    $1M

    est. / yr

  136. 136

    Mobic

    NZ

    meloxicam · Arthritis, joint inflammation

    $1M

    est. / yr

  137. 137

    Somac

    NZ

    pantoprazole · Acid reflux, GERD, ulcers

    $1M

    est. / yr

  138. 138

    Lisinopril

    US

    lisinopril · High blood pressure, heart failure

    $1M

    est. / yr

  139. 139

    Amoxicillin

    US

    amoxicillin · Bacterial infections

    $1M

    est. / yr

  140. 140

    Gabapentin

    US

    gabapentin · Nerve pain, seizures

    $1M

    est. / yr

  141. 141

    Adderall

    US

    amphetamine/dextroamphetamine · ADHD, narcolepsy

    $1M

    est. / yr

  142. 142

    Synthroid

    US

    levothyroxine · Hypothyroidism

    $1M

    est. / yr

  143. 143

    Prednisone

    US

    prednisone · Inflammation, autoimmune flares, allergic reactions

    $1M

    est. / yr

  144. 144

    Zoloft

    US

    sertraline · Depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD

    $1M

    est. / yr

TV drug ad spend: frequently asked questions

Which prescription drug spends the most on TV advertising?

Humira has the largest estimated TV ad budget at about $500M a year, making it the biggest TV advertiser among the drugs we track.

How much do prescription drugs spend on TV ads in total?

The 144 TV-advertised drugs on this leaderboard have a combined estimated annual TV ad budget of about $13.1B across the US, Canada, and New Zealand.

Why do drug companies advertise so much on TV?

Prescription drugs are among the most heavily advertised products on American television because direct-to-consumer ads encourage patients to ask their doctors about brand-name medicines — which can drive significant sales for high-priced drugs.

Which countries allow prescription drug ads on TV?

Only the United States and New Zealand allow full direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, so nearly all TV drug ad spending happens in those two countries.

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