In Most Consumers' OTC Pain Relief Decisions, Safety Missing As A Factor
Executive Summary
Most US consumers choose pain relievers based on speed and efficacy instead of factors critical to safe use – age, health conditions and use of other OTCs and drugs – according to a survey supported by J&J/McNeil.
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