Older adults make up the largest group of users of pharmaceuticals, accounting for over ________ percent of all written prescriptions and over ________ percent of all over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies usage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
30, 40
Over 30 percent of all written prescriptions and over 40 percent of all over-the-counter and herbal remedies usage are attributable to older adults.
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