HyperDic: over-the-counter_drug

English > 1 sense of the expression over-the-counter drug:
NOUNartifactover-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicinea drug that is sold without a prescription
English > over-the-counter drug: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA drug that is sold without a prescription.
Synonymover-the-counter medicine
Broadermedicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Oppositeprescription drug, prescription, prescription medicine, ethical drugA drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist

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