Concept information
Preferred term
over-the-counter drugs
Definition
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are available to the public without a prescription and have the potential of being misused or abused. Common examples of these medications are analgesics, sleep aids, and cough-and-cold remedies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Over-The-Counter Drugs]
Broader concept
Entry terms
- OTC drugs
Belongs to group
URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/over-the-counter_drugs
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