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Aspirin, one of the oldest and most used drugs, was patented in 1899. Still saving weekends and headaches everywhere.

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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) was patented in 1899 and became a blockbuster for pain, fever, and inflammation. Low-dose aspirin (often 75–100 mg/day) has also been used in certain cardiovascular prevention contexts under medical guidance.

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