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Aspirin cornered the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory market for more than 70 years and played a key role in the development of the pharmaceutical industry.
A historical overview of aspirin's development and its impact on the pharmaceutical industry.
Historical dominance noted; leaves open questions on aspirin's place amid modern antiplatelet options.
Most pharmacists know that aspirin's origins lie with willow bark, but they may be unaware of its role in the development of the pharmaceutical industry. Evolving from salacin (the active ingredient in many plant remedies) to salicylic acid (an analgesic in its own right) to the more effective, less toxic acetylsalicylic acid, this pain reliever cornered the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory market for more than 70 years. It helped the dye industry branch into pharmaceuticals, and is now used in multiple indications.
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Jeannette Y. Wick (2012) reported a review. Aspirin was evaluated. Aspirin cornered the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory market for more than 70 years and played a key role in the development of the pharmaceutical industry.
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