Frequency of use of acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, and aspirin in US women

To determine the frequency of use of the three main classes of over‐the‐counter analgesics: acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, and aspirin in two large US female cohorts.

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