Analgesics that are consumed in excess of 10,000 tons annually are the:

A) acetaminophens
B) COX-2 inhibitors
C) nonsalicylates
D) salicylates

D) salicylates
D) The salicylate group of analgesics and antipyretics are consumed in excess of 10,000 tons annually. Of all the salicylate drugs, aspirin is the most commonly used.

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