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Ibuprofen blue plaque

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Ibuprofen blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Ibuprofen In recognition of the pioneering research work, here on Pennyfoot Street, by Dr Stewart Adams and Dr John Nicholson in the Research Department of Boots which led to. the discovery of ibuprofen used by millions worldwide for the relief of pain. Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Society of Chemistry.
Ibuprofen is a widely-used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) discovered through the research conducted by Dr Stewart Adams and Dr John Nicholson at Boots; their work on Pennyfoot Street led to the development of ibuprofen, which has provided pain relief for millions globally since its introduction in 1969.

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