Do we rely too much on paracetamol?
Do we rely too much on paracetamol?
6 April 2021
Research from the University of Sydney has found out of 44 conditions, paracetamol is only effective for a small handful.
The evidence shows it's no better than a placebo at treating things like migraines, back pain, and the common cold.
GP with an interest in pain Dr Buzz Burrell says we give the drug more credit than it's due.
He says it's because it's cheap, has been around for decades, and is available without a prescription.
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