over-the-counter drug

over-the-counter drug
a drug that may be purchased directly from a pharmacist without a doctor's prescription. Current government policy is to extend the range of OTC drugs: a number have already been derestricted (e.g. ibuprofen, ranitidine) and this trend is expected to increase, which will place an additional advisory responsibility on pharmacists.

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