Table 5 Frequencies of individuals with prescription on paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) among those reporting use of the same over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics during 4, 6 and 8 weeks prior to study start
Self-reported use, N | Self-reported use + drug dispensed during 4 weeks prior to study start, N (%) | Self-reported use + drug dispensed during 6 weeks prior to study start, N (%) | Self-reported use + drug dispensed during 8 weeks prior to study start, N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paracetamol | 15,093 | 440 (2.9) | 629 (4.2) | 777 (5.1) |
Acetylsalicylic acid | 3,008 | 0 (0) | 1 (0.03) | 1 (0.03) |
NSAIDs | 6,978 | 196 (2.8) | 278 (4.0) | 366 (5.2) |