For Veterans eligible for VA health care, VAâs goal is to provide Veterans with the care they need at the right time, at the right place, from the right provider. In some cases, Veterans may need to receive care from a local community care provider, paid for by VA. This includes the Veterans Choice Program (VCP).
No, they are not the same. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) where as acetaminophen is not. Aspirin relieves pain by blocking pain receptors and acetaminophen works by raising the pain threshold.
Acetaminophen is a drug found in many over-the-counter products (which are sold without a prescription) including Tylenol, aspirin-free Anacin, Excedrin, and numerous cold medicines. It's also found in many prescription medicines. Acetaminophen is used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It's the only active ingredient in some medicines; other medications combine acetaminophen with other active ingredients. The FDA's web site notes that medicines containing acetaminophen come in many forms, including drops, syrups, capsules, and pills.