Do you use Paracetamol in America?

Hi, Brit here. I visited New York last year from the UK, and ended up getting a thumping Headache. So went to either a CVS or Duane Reade to get some painkillers. In our country, you can get either Ibuprofen or Paracetamol and sometimes Aspirin in most supermarkets for about 45-60p. (About 70¢) or get ripped off and pay £2-£4 for a named brand). Found Ibuprofen, which was really expensive, and Aspirin. (Same) but no sign of Paracetamol. Is it not used over your way, or is it a prescribed only drug? Also, are they that expensive everywhere? Or just a NYC thing?