over-the-counter (drug)


non·pre·scrip·tion drug

(non'prĕ-skrip'shŭn drŭg) A pharmaceutical that may be obtained without a physician's prescription.
Synonym(s): over-the-counter medication.

o·ver-the-coun·ter (drug)

(OTC) (ō'vĕr kown'tĕr) Denotes drugs or therapeutic aids sold to the consumer without the necessity of prescription provided by a health care professional.