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Meanings of otc drug in English

Russian
безрецептурное лекарство
Portuguese
medicamento de venda livre
Spanish
medicamentos de venta libre
Catalan
medicament de venda lliure

Medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may only be sold to consumers possessing a valid prescription.

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Usage of otc drug in English
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Other OTC drugs can also interfere with weight loss.
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The broad approach towards prescription and OTC drugs reflects the uneven structure of the African market.
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Ads for OTC drugs, however, are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, which has no such requirement.
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It also markets OTC drugs such as paracetamol tablet Crocin, pain killer gel Iodex and acidity reliever Eno.
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Past takeovers include the acquisition of Boots's OTC drugs business, cough medicines company Adams and Durex condoms group SSL.
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Past successful takeovers include its acquisition of Boots's OTC drugs business, cough medicines company Adams, and Durex condoms group SSL.
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He noted Bayer had already proved itself a leader in consolidating the non-prescription drugs industry by acquiring Roche Holding AG's ROG.VX OTC drugs business.
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Reckitt's move showed the OTC drug industry also appeals to household goods makers as they fight to command more shelf space in drugstores and supermarkets.
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