Over the counter

adverb

Sold legally in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter.

Painkillers like aspirin can be bought over the counter.
Visual representation of "over the counter" - sold legally in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter

Often appears as...

  • buy over the counter
  • sell over the counter
adjective

Sold in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter.

This is an over-the-counter drug.
Visual representation of "over the counter" - sold in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter

Often appears as...

  • over the counter drug
  • over the counter medication
adverb

Sold directly to the customer without the need for a company.

Many derivatives are traded over the counter.
Visual representation of "over the counter" - sold directly to the customer without the need for a company

Often appears as...

  • trade over the counter
  • sell over the counter
adverb

Sold legally in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter.

Painkillers like aspirin can be bought over the counter.
Visual representation of "over the counter" - sold legally in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter

Often appears as...

  • buy over the counter
  • sell over the counter
adjective

Sold in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter.

This is an over-the-counter drug.
Visual representation of "over the counter" - sold in a shop, without needing a doctor's letter

Often appears as...

  • over the counter drug
  • over the counter medication
adverb

Sold directly to the customer without the need for a company.

Many derivatives are traded over the counter.
Visual representation of "over the counter" - sold directly to the customer without the need for a company

Often appears as...

  • trade over the counter
  • sell over the counter
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "over the counter"
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Common Medicines

Refers to widely used drugs that don't require a prescription.

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Antacids are also available over the counter.
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No Prescription

Highlights that these items can be bought directly, with no doctor's note.

Illustration for No Prescription
Can I get this medication over the counter or do I need a prescription?
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Immediate Purchase

Implies you can buy it on the spot without waiting for approval.

Illustration for Immediate Purchase
I bought ibuprofen over the counter at the nearest pharmacy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Common Medicines

Refers to widely used drugs that don't require a prescription.

Illustration for Common Medicines
Antacids are also available over the counter.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Prescription

Highlights that these items can be bought directly, with no doctor's note.

Illustration for No Prescription
Can I get this medication over the counter or do I need a prescription?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediate Purchase

Implies you can buy it on the spot without waiting for approval.

Illustration for Immediate Purchase
I bought ibuprofen over the counter at the nearest pharmacy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Common Medicines

Refers to widely used drugs that don't require a prescription.

Illustration for Common Medicines
Antacids are also available over the counter.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Prescription

Highlights that these items can be bought directly, with no doctor's note.

Illustration for No Prescription
Can I get this medication over the counter or do I need a prescription?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediate Purchase

Implies you can buy it on the spot without waiting for approval.

Illustration for Immediate Purchase
I bought ibuprofen over the counter at the nearest pharmacy.
Visual representation of the word "Over the counter"

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