nonprescription
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of nonprescription
First recorded in 1955–60; non- + prescription
Example Sentences
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One couple, allegedly approached at a supermarket, was told by Minerd they could receive $300 a month each and receive nutritional shakes, nonprescription vitamins and wheelchairs, Essayli said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition checked the amounts of choline and iodine in nonprescription and prescription prenatal vitamins.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024
You will learn more about Vicks and other nonprescription approaches to calming a cough in our “eGuide to Colds, Coughs & the Flu.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024
The medication, called Opill, will become the most effective birth control method available over the counter — more effective at preventing pregnancy than condoms, spermicides and other nonprescription methods.
From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023
"Today's approval marks the first time a nonprescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions of people in the United States."
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2023
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