Medicine Reference

Over-the-Counter Medicines

Over-the-counter medicines differ from prescription medicines but offer the same benefits. Find out how to use them properly.

Medicine Drug Information

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Definition

Over-the-counter medicines differ from prescription medicines but offer the same benefits. Find out how to use them properly.

Concept record

Canonical title: Over-the-Counter Medicines
Alphabetical key: O
Category: Medicine Drug Information
Content type: Medicine Reference
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Non-prescription drugs, OTC medicines
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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