Acronym meaning

What Does OTC Stand For?

OTC
Most common meaning

Over the Counter

A term for medicines that can be sold directly to consumers without a prescription under the rules of the relevant jurisdiction.

AT A GLANCE

OTC quick facts

Full form
Over the Counter
Field / context
Medical
Other meanings
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OTC
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OTC meanings by context

Over the Counter

Context: Medical

A term for medicines that can be sold directly to consumers without a prescription under the rules of the relevant jurisdiction.

USAGE EXAMPLES

How OTC is used in a sentence

These examples show the abbreviation in context. They are explanatory examples, not medical, legal or professional instructions.

MedicalOver the Counter

β€œThe pharmacist showed the customer where the OTC medicines were located.”

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