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NIACIN vs NICORETTE OTC: Which Drug Is Safer?

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NIACIN vs NICORETTE OTC: Safety Overview

Metric NIACIN NICORETTE OTC
Total FAERS Reports 2,255 125
Deaths Reported 60 1
Death Rate 2.7% 0.8%
Hospitalizations 283 0
Average Patient Age 58.5 yrs 55.7 yrs
% Female Patients 49.2% N/A
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited N/A
Route ORAL N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A