nonprescription

American  

[non-pri-skrip-shuhn] / ˌnɒn prɪˈskrɪp ʃən /

adjective

1. (of drugs, medication, etc.) legally available for purchase without a doctor's prescription; over-the-counter.

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Etymology

Origin of nonprescription

First recorded in 1955–60; non- + prescription

Example Sentences

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

But long before that, the move to make a nonprescription pill available for all ages had received widespread support from specialists in reproductive and adolescent health and groups.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 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