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over-the-counter drug

 

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Noun over-the-counter drug has 1 sense
  1. over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicine - a drug that is sold without a prescription
    --1 is a kind of medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
    Antonyms: prescription drug, prescription, prescription medicine, ethical drug

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over-the-counter drug

Definition:

An over-the-counter drug refers to medication that can be purchased directly from a store without a prescription. These drugs are usually intended for the treatment of common ailments and do not require medical supervision.

Senses:

  • 1. Noun:

    A medication available for purchase without a prescription.

    Example Sentence:

    I went to the pharmacy to buy some over-the-counter drugs for my cold.

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  • 2. Adjective:

    Describing an item or substance that can be bought without a prescription.

    Example Sentence:

    Always read the label on over-the-counter medications before using them.

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