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Meaning of "over-the-counter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVER-THE-COUNTER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVER-THE-COUNTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Over-The-Counter is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

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.

Definition of over-the-counter in the English dictionary

The first definition of over-the-counter in the dictionary is not listed or quoted on a stock exchange. Other definition of over-the-counter is dealing in such securities. Over-The-Counter is also conducted through a broker's office directly between purchaser and seller and not on a stock exchange.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVER-THE-COUNTER

over the top
over-able
over-advertise
over-aged
over-alert
over-articulate
over-assessment
over-busy
over-designed
over-engineered
over-the-counter market
over-the-top
over-under
over-use
overabound
overabound in
overabundance
overabundant
overaccentuate
overachieve

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

过度的非处方
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

over-the - counter
570 millions of speakers

English

over-the-counter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

से अधिक उत्तरदायी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الافراط في مكافحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

более -внебиржевом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

over-the -counter
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ওভার দ্য কাউন্টার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur le comptoir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

di kaunter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Over-the -Counter-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

店頭で
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이상 - 더 - 카운터
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Over-the-counter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

over-the -counter
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தன்னிச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओव्हर-द-काउंटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tezgahın üzerinden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

non quotato in borsa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na recepty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

більш -позабіржовому
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

over-the -counter
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

over-the -counter
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oor-die -toonbank
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

over- the-counter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

over-the -counter
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 6.607 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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QUOTES WITH «OVER-THE-COUNTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word over-the-counter.
1
Steve Burton
We have the opportunity to provide the first FDA reviewed and approved over-the-counter option that can help people lose weight and make changes to their lifestyle and diet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVER-THE-COUNTER»

Discover the use of over-the-counter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to over-the-counter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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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
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
How to Treat Your Dogs and Cats with Over-the-Counter Drugs
This book is a companion to How to Treat Your Dogs and Cats with Over-the- Counter Drugs. It continues the premise of treating your pets with over-the- counter drugs, presenting additional guidance similar to that found in the companion book, ...
Robert L Ridgway DVM, 2012

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

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term over-the-counter is used in the context of the following news items.
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Teenage use of over-the-counter morning-after pill doubles in a …
The Food and Drug Administration approved the emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step in 2013 without a prescription or age restrictions. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Federal bill would guarantee access to affordable over-the-counter
The federal Affordability Is Access Act introduced in the House this week would build on the contraception coverage guarantee in the Affordable ... «Wisconsin Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pills Will Soon Be Available In …
The law authorizing the sale of contraceptives over-the-counter has no age restrictions. In California, minors already have the right to obtain ... «KPBS, Jul 15»
4
Rare side effect of Tylenol causes burns to woman's body
"Sometimes it takes these uncommon side effects that are devastating to remind us that over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen must be taken ... «MyFox Houston, Jul 15»
5
ItBit Introduces Over-the-Counter Trading Desk
ItBit Introduces Over-the-Counter Trading Desk ... Trading Desk, a service that specializes in facilitating over-the-counter (OTC) transactions. «CoinTelegraph, Jul 15»
6
DelBene statement on affordable over-the-counter birth control
Now it's critical to ensure that any over-the-counter birth control pills approved by the FDA continue to be covered at no additional cost,” ... «Kirkland Reporter, Jul 15»
7
Over-the-Counter Hunting License Sales, Interrupted
Colorado Parks and Wildlife suspended sales of over-the-counter licenses until noon, Tuesday, July 21 to ensure an equitable and fair process ... «Pagosa Daily Post, Jul 15»
8
Woman suffers rare disease after taking over-the-counter drug
The Food and Drug Administration has recently asked for new warnings on painkillers like ibuprofen, saying these over-the-counter drugs do ... «WSMV Nashville, Jul 15»
9
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»
10
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»

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