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over-the-counter
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(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription
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(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange
over-the-counter
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Example
Milk of magnesia is available over-the-counter at most pharmacies.
The pharmacy offers over-the-counter medications for common ailments like headaches and colds.
The over-the-counter decongestant provided fast relief from sinus pressure and stuffiness.
Expectorants are often found in over-the-counter cough syrups.
Pharmacological interventions may include both prescription and over-the-counter medications.
