over-the-counter

/ˌəʊvəðəkˈaʊntə/

/ˌoʊvɚðəkˈaʊntɚ/

over-the-counter

(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription

(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange

synonyms : otc

Examples

1. I did over-the-counter acupuncture.

2. We can prevent over-the-counter sales.

3. Specific examples of this is over-the-counter medications such as TYLENOL or ibuprofen.

4. And the over-the-counters are not terrifically effective sleeping pills.