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The deadly truth behind painkillers
An NSAID is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as aspirin and ibuprofen). According to Medscape, over 30 billion doses of NSAIDs, including over-the-counter and prescription usage, are consumed in the United States each year.
Over 25 billion doses of acetaminophen are sold per year, according to the US National Library of Medicine.
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