adjective
- available for purchase without a doctor's prescription; over-the-counter
Usage: commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- You can buy nonprescription pain relievers like ibuprofen at any drugstore.
- Many nonprescription cold medicines are available without a doctor's order.
- She prefers nonprescription antacids for her occasional heartburn.
- The pharmacy stocks both prescription and nonprescription vitamins.
- Nonprescription antihistamines can help relieve allergy symptoms.