nonprescription

Definition / meaning 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.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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