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(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription
- He chose an over-the-counter remedy to ease his indigestion.
- You can buy over-the-counter pain relievers at any pharmacy.
- She found the over-the-counter sleep aid to be a convenient solution.
- Over-the-counter supplements can often be purchased at health food stores.
- The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter antihistamine for her allergies.
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(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange