Update on OTC Pain Relievers for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis The Most Prevalent Joint Disease and Leading Cause of Disability in the United States

Self-Medication With OTC Drugs Is Highly Prevalent and Largely Unmonitored

OTC Drugs Available for OA

General Guideline Recommendations

Topical OTCs for OA

Criteria for FDA Approval of an OTC Drug

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen for OA Pain Relief A Deeper Examination of the Evidence

NSAIDs for OA A Deeper Examination of the Evidence

Ibuprofen

Naproxen

Is There a Role for Aspirin?

Let's Get Practical Starting the Conversation With Patients: NSAIDs

Let's Get Practical Starting the Conversation With Patients: Aspirin

Prescribing NSAIDs for OA Pain

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