In 2018, painkillers and anti-inflammatories were the most consumed medicines in Argentina, with around 59 percent of the population using this type of medication. They were followed by antibiotics, which were consumed by 43 percent of the population that year.
Distribution of most used medicines in Argentina in 2018, by type
The study was conducted by Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE), with the participation of Centro de Investigaciones Sociales (CIS) and consulting company Voices.
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