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News SPONSORSHIP: What should GPs consider when deciding whether to recommend paracetamol or another analgesic to patients? There is good quality evidence for the use of paracetamol in headaches and toothache, among other painful conditions. Paracetamol is the most widely used painkiller in Australia, and its low cost and over-the-counter availability also make it the …