aspirin

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In January, the BBC reported that 86% of pharmacies surveyed by the National Pharmacy Association had been unable to supply aspirin to patients.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A pensioner with heart issues believes an ongoing nationwide aspirin shortage could be putting his life at risk.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Avoid taking painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Lead author Dr. Zhaolun Cai explains: "While the idea of aspirin preventing bowel cancer in the long run is intriguing, our analysis shows that this benefit is not guaranteed and comes with immediate risks."

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Gilly chopped an aspirin in half with the butcher knife for William Ernest.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson