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Ibuprofen was first introduced in 1969 (in the UK) and the subsequent development of the prescription drug for treatment of arthritic, musculo-skeletal and other painful conditions . It is now amongst the leading non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) sold worldwide. Following the early success and proof of safety, ibuprofen was the first of the NSAIDs to be introduced for over-the-counter (OTC) non-prescription sale for pain relief.
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Rainsford, K.D. (2012). Introduction. In: Ibuprofen: Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Side Effects. Springer, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-0496-7_1
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