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
Examples of over-the-counter in a Sentence
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Essentially, the formulas aren’t comparable to over-the-counter skin care.
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Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024
An additional type of hearing aid, which fits entirely in the ear canal, is not readily available as an over-the-counter option.
—Christopher Null, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
There are plenty of over-the-counter serums and creams containing hyaluronic acid that plump and restore radiance to your skin.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Keep in mind: don't diagnose yourself with type 2 diabetes using over-the-counter (OTC) blood testing equipment, like a blood glucose meter.12
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test
Your healthcare provider may ask you to take a FPG test, which requires you to fast for at least eight hours.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
Consequently, these recommendations may have caused pregnant people to avoid using the over-the-counter medication, even when it's needed.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Opioid overdoses, including fentanyl overdoses, can be reversed with naloxone, an over-the-counter nasal spray available at most pharmacies.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
First up, control the pain with over-the-counter pain relievers.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
That's why the CeraVe Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream contains 1% hydrocortisone—the maximum allowed over-the-counter—to help reduce eczema flares and offer quick itch relief, says Dr. Chang.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024
An additional type of hearing aid, which fits entirely in the ear canal, is not readily available as an over-the-counter option.
—Christopher Null, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
There are plenty of over-the-counter serums and creams containing hyaluronic acid that plump and restore radiance to your skin.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Keep in mind: don't diagnose yourself with type 2 diabetes using over-the-counter (OTC) blood testing equipment, like a blood glucose meter.12
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test
Your healthcare provider may ask you to take a FPG test, which requires you to fast for at least eight hours.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
Consequently, these recommendations may have caused pregnant people to avoid using the over-the-counter medication, even when it's needed.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Opioid overdoses, including fentanyl overdoses, can be reversed with naloxone, an over-the-counter nasal spray available at most pharmacies.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
First up, control the pain with over-the-counter pain relievers.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
That's why the CeraVe Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream contains 1% hydrocortisone—the maximum allowed over-the-counter—to help reduce eczema flares and offer quick itch relief, says Dr. Chang.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Over-the-counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-counter. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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