The source states that most of the information was collected in a questionnaire survey of neurologists, general practitioners and patients’ representatives from 101 countries, performed from October 2006 until March 2009. Epidemiological data were compiled from published studies through a systematic review, and supplemented by data gathered in population-based studies undertaken within the Global Campaign.
* Other (than aspirin) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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Medication - preferred analgesic drug for acute episodic migraine 2011
This statistic displays the preferred analgesic medication for acute episodic migraine treatment worldwide as of 2011, broken down by region. In 83 percent of African countries aspirin was the most frequently used medication for such headache.
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WHO. (December 30, 2011). Most frequently used analgesic medication for acute episodic migraine worldwide in 2011, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/303527/woldwide-preferred-medication-for-acute-episodic-migraine/
WHO. "Most frequently used analgesic medication for acute episodic migraine worldwide in 2011, by region." Chart. December 30, 2011. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/303527/woldwide-preferred-medication-for-acute-episodic-migraine/
WHO. (2011). Most frequently used analgesic medication for acute episodic migraine worldwide in 2011, by region. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/303527/woldwide-preferred-medication-for-acute-episodic-migraine/
WHO. "Most Frequently Used Analgesic Medication for Acute Episodic Migraine Worldwide in 2011, by Region." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Dec 2011, /statistics/303527/woldwide-preferred-medication-for-acute-episodic-migraine/
WHO, Most frequently used analgesic medication for acute episodic migraine worldwide in 2011, by region ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/303527/woldwide-preferred-medication-for-acute-episodic-migraine/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Most frequently used analgesic medication for acute episodic migraine worldwide in 2011, by region [Graph], WHO, December 30, 2011. [Online]. Available: /statistics/303527/woldwide-preferred-medication-for-acute-episodic-migraine/
