Definitions for over-the-counter drug
over-the-counter drug

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicinenoun

   a drug that is sold without a prescription

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. over-the-counter drugnoun

   A medicine that may be sold without a prescription.

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1. over-the-counter drug

   An over-the-counter drug is a medication that can be purchased without a prescription from a healthcare professional. These drugs are considered safe and effective for the general public to use based on the product's labeling instructions. They are often used for self-treatment of common illnesses or symptoms such as colds, allergies, pain relief, and heartburn.

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1. Over-the-counter drug

   Over-the-counter drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription. In many countries, OTC drugs are selected by a regulatory agency to ensure that they are ingredients that are safe and effective when used without a physician's care. OTC drugs are usually regulated by active pharmaceutical ingredients, not final products. By regulating APIs instead of specific drug formulations, governments allow manufacturers freedom to formulate ingredients, or combinations of ingredients, into proprietary mixtures. The term over-the-counter may be somewhat counterintuitive, since, in many countries, these drugs are often located on the shelves of stores like any other packaged product. In contrast, prescription drugs are almost always passed over a counter from the pharmacist to the customer. Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter, but may only be dispensed by a pharmacist after an assessment of the patient's needs and/or the provision of patient education. In many countries, a number of OTC drugs are available in establishments without a pharmacy, such as general stores, supermarkets, gas stations, etc. Regulations detailing the establishments where drugs may be sold, who is authorized to dispense them, and whether a prescription is required vary considerably from country to country.

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How to pronounce over-the-counter drug?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of over-the-counter drug in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of over-the-counter drug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of over-the-counter drug in a Sentence

1. Art Caplan:

   Giving out Ambien or Provigil sleep aids 'like candy' as alleged is still dangerous and irresponsible because these drugs have notorious side effects, you really don't want to be cavalier about it. These drugs are prescription for a reason -- not the same as an over-the-counter drug.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=over-the-counter drug
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Over-the-Counter_Drug
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=over-the-counter drug