Visit your local pharmacy in search of answers to the questions concerning the Name Brand analgesics listed below:

Name Brand Analgesic:

Bayer Aspirin

Excedrin

Anacin

Tylenol

Motrin

Advil

Aleve

Orudis KT

A) List the name and amounts of the active ingredient(s) for each Name Brand analgesic (assume regular strength tablets or capsules if there is an option).

B) List the recommended dose and the dosage schedule for each.

C) For the analgesic of your choice (selected from those listed above) find a lower cost alternative. What is it? Justify your choice by comparing cost per dose, ingredients, and dosage schedules.

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