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News|Articles|February 16, 2026
Common Pain Relievers Lead US Medication Use Trends
Author(s)Maggie L. Shaw
Fact checked by: Julia Bonavitacola
These new data show that 64.8% of US adults take at least 1 prescription medication each year.
New national survey data show that over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medication use are nearly identical in prevalence, with common pain relievers leading the list, as well as that nearly two-thirds of
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