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Medications & Pharmacology

nonprescription

Meaning of nonprescription: A medicine that can be bought without a prescription (doctor's order).

Definition of nonprescription

A medicine that can be bought without a prescription (doctor's order). Examples include analgesics (pain relievers) such as aspirin and acetaminophen. Also called OTC and over-the-counter.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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