A 5p drug can save lives – but most people who need it don't take it

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A 5p drug can save lives – but most people who need it don't take it
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A prescription for the drug can cost as little as 5p a day.

The team said there was no clear reason why so few people took it but possible explanations could be varying accessibility to health care in general, inconsistent messaging surrounding use of the drug, and the fact that aspirin is not always available over-the-counter, requiring a prescription in some countries.

In low-income countries, only 16.6% of eligible individuals were taking aspirin to prevent a second heart attack or stroke. ‘This research deals with a disease process that affects many people, regardless of where you live. We have to remember that this could benefit a tremendous number of people.

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