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
"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
But she said there were numerous concerns, concluding that “the evidence for likelihood of effectiveness in the nonprescription setting submitted by the applicant is mixed and has many limitations.”
From New York Times • May 9, 2023
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