7 stats on OTC drugs in America

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Treating ailments with over-the-counter medicines has become a $1.9 trillion dollar business globally, as 85% of Americans have taken some form of OTC medication.

32% of Americans avoided a trip to the hospital or emergency room because they used OTCs to treat their symptoms.


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