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
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Also, tretinoin and over-the-counter retinols should never be combined.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
Clean the area, apply a cold pack, and use over-the-counter pain relievers and antihistamines as needed for first aid.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
When poor quality sleep becomes a regular problem, many people consider taking medication either over-the-counter or prescription, but that can lead to issues like dependence.
—Melissa Nieves, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
The new feature is a free software update for some AirPods models and will be included with Apple’s $249 AirPods Pro 2.
Many over-the-counter hearing aids are much more expensive, according to buyers guides cited by the Hearing Loss Association of America, an advocacy group.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
Clean the area, apply a cold pack, and use over-the-counter pain relievers and antihistamines as needed for first aid.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
When poor quality sleep becomes a regular problem, many people consider taking medication either over-the-counter or prescription, but that can lead to issues like dependence.
—Melissa Nieves, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
The new feature is a free software update for some AirPods models and will be included with Apple’s $249 AirPods Pro 2.
Many over-the-counter hearing aids are much more expensive, according to buyers guides cited by the Hearing Loss Association of America, an advocacy group.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Over-the-counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-counter. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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