over the counter drug
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
The term “over-the-counter drug” means a drug that is not subject to section 503(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 353(b)).
Source
- 2012–present10 U.S.C. § 1074GArmed Forces · Pharmacy benefits program · in this section
The term “over the counter drug” means a drug that may be sold without a prescription and which is prescribed by a physician (or other persons authorized to prescribe such drug under State law).
Source
- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 256BThe Public Health and Welfare · Limitation on prices of drugs purchased by covered entities · in this section