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What Are Prescription NSAIDs and What Are They For?
NSAID is short for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on August 30, 2024You might think nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are all over the counter, like ibuprofen and naproxen.
Some NSAIDs have higher strengths that require a prescription, and others are available by prescription only, regardless of the dose. In this video, learn what prescriptions NSAIDs are and what they can help treat.
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