over-the-counter
adjective
over-the-count·er
ˌō-vər-ṯẖə-ˈkau̇n-tər 
1
: not traded or effected on an organized securities exchange
over-the-counter transactions
over-the-counter securities
2
: sold lawfully without prescription
an over-the-counter pain reliever
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At the end of 2024, Uber Caregiver will expand to allow caregivers to order groceries and over-the-counter medications for their patients.
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John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 29 May 2024
Although over-the-counter treatments are available, some people prefer solutions that don’t require a trip to the pharmacy.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
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John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 29 May 2024
Although over-the-counter treatments are available, some people prefer solutions that don’t require a trip to the pharmacy.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for over-the-counter
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“Over-the-counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-counter. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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