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WHAT DOES OVER THE COUNTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

over the counter

Over-the-counter drug

Over-the-counter drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription. In many countries, OTC drugs are selected by a regulatory agency to ensure that they are ingredients that are safe and effective when used without a physician's care. OTC drugs are usually regulated by active pharmaceutical ingredients, not final products. By regulating APIs instead of specific drug formulations, governments allow manufacturers freedom to formulate ingredients, or combinations of ingredients, into proprietary mixtures. The term over-the-counter may be somewhat counterintuitive, since, in many countries, these drugs are often located on the shelves of stores like any other packaged product. In contrast, prescription drugs are almost always passed over a counter from the pharmacist to the customer. Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter, but may only be dispensed by a pharmacist after an assessment of the patient's needs or the provision of patient education.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVER THE COUNTER

over
over a barrel
over again
over against
over and above
over and over
over someone´s head
over the fence
over the hill
over the hump
over the moon
over the odds
over the score
over the top
over-able
over-advertise
over-aged
over-alert
over-articulate
over-assessment

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVER THE COUNTER

bean-counter
bounty hunter
bunter
center
checkout counter
cool hunter
counter
discounter
encounter
food counter
foxhunter
Geiger counter
Gunter
headhunter
hunter
munter
over-the-counter
punter
scintillation counter
shunter
ticket counter

Synonyms and antonyms of over the counter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «over the counter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVER THE COUNTER

Find out the translation of over the counter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of over the counter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «over the counter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在柜台
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en el mostrador
570 millions of speakers

English

over the counter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काउंटर पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دون وصفة طبية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в аптеке
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em cima do balcão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাউন্টার উপর ওভার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hors cote
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

di kaunter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

rezeptfrei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

店頭で
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

카운터 이상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Liwat counter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên truy cập
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவுண்டர் மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काउंटरवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tezgahın üzerinden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sul bancone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

recepty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в аптеці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

peste tejghea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάνω από τον πάγκο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oor die toonbank
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

över disk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

over disk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of over the counter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVER THE COUNTER»

The term «over the counter» is very widely used and occupies the 6.606 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVER THE COUNTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about over the counter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVER THE COUNTER»

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1
Over the Counter Natural Cures: Take Charge of Your Health ...
Over-the-Counter Natural Cures is your insider guide to the inexpensive, easy ways to dramatically boost your health in less than 30 days…and stay fit and lean forever!
Shane Ellison, 2009
2
The pill book: guide to over-the-counter medications
Profiles the top two hundred nonprescription medications and includes information on how they work, dosages, and potential side effects
Rapp Robert, 1997
3
Over-the-counter derivative products: a guide to business ...
Written in layman's terms by globally-experienced derivatives and finance attorney Robert M. McLaughlin, "Over-the-Counter Derivative Products" is filled with examples, case histories and quotes from leading financial economists and legal ...
Robert M. McLaughlin, 1999
4
The American Medical Association Guide to Prescription and ...
A new definitive guide to drugs from the American Medical Association that features 60 percent more clearly written entries than the current standard work, Physician's Desk Reference.
Charles B. Clayman, American Medical Association, 1988
5
Psychiatric Side Effects of Prescription and ...
The first book to thoroughly examine how to recognize and manage the psychological side-effects of these medicines, this exhaustive work also provides a fingertip source of vital information for everyone from psychiatrists, primary care ...
Thomas Markham Brown, Alan Stoudemire, 1998
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The Handbook of Over-the-Counter Drugs
Describes nonprescription drugs used for acne, allergies, colds, eczema, fever, headache, insomnia, menstrual cramps, nausea, and dental care
Max Leber, Robert W. Jaeger, Anthony J. Scalzo, 1995
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Dark Markets: Asset Pricing and Information Transmission in ...
' People apply the law of large numbers all the time, even when it is inappropriate. This book tells you when it is appropriate. Darrell Duffie is a giant in the field."--Ed Nosal, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Darrell Duffie, 2012
8
PDR Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs
The editors of The Physicians' Desk Reference present an authoritative, illustrated consumer guide that describes the uses, ingredients, proper dosages, and side effects of more than three hundred non-prescription medications, along with ...
Physicians' Desk Reference, David W. Sifton, 1997
9
Prescription & over-the-counter drugs
This trusted guide to over 3,000 drugs is now updated with 96 new medicationsand the latest FDA guidelines.
Reader's Digest Association, 1998
10
The Herbal Drugstore: The Best Natural Alternatives to ...
The Herbal Drugstore is the only place where you can compare mainstream drug treatments and their herbal alternatives for close to 100 common health problems.
Linda B. White, Steven Foster, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVER THE COUNTER»

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Morning After Pill Over the Counter Cost, Side Effects …
The emergency contraceptive product will be available over the counter, with no age limit at Spanish pharmacies from Monday. (Photo : Jasper ... «Latinos Health, Jul 15»
2
Over the Counter Dangers
Background: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a strong warning when it comes to over-the-counter pain relievers like Celebrex, ... «Good4Utah, Jul 15»
3
Health Dept. cautions pharmacies on over-the-counter drug sales
The Health Department has cautioned all the pharmacies in the State to avoid selling prescription drugs over the counter. The order was issued ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
4
Birth control in Oregon will be available over the counter
The state Health Authority, Board of Nursing and Board of Pharmacy have met to discuss regulations and training to allow pharmacists to ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
5
Gov. Kasich Makes Heroin Overdose Drug Available Without …
... over the counter to individuals cleared by a doctor or health official. ... the life-saving drug as available as any other over-the-counter remedy. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
Making “the pill” available over the counter could help millions
“Allowing 'the pill' to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) would help millions of women find better access, lower costs and added convenience ... «Pharmaceutical Processing, Jul 15»
7
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptives Cheaper than a Mandate
Selling hormonal contraceptives over the counter is not a new idea. Both Planned Parenthood and the American College of Obstetricians and ... «Town Hall, Jul 15»
8
FDA's Warning on Over the Counter Drugs
Being able to get medications over the counter is a huge convenience when dealing with pain or just being under the weather. But, with every ... «WDTV, Jul 15»
9
Is it time to sell the pill over the counter?
Anyone paying attention to the state of women's reproductive rights across the world would know things aren't looking so great right now. «Daily Life, Jul 15»
10
Tonight: Over the Counter Addiction
More than 900,000 people across the UK could be misusing over-the-counter painkillers containing codeine, a drug derived from morphine, the ... «ITV News, Jul 15»

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