Max Rady College of Medicine

Term: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

Printer friendly

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-02-23

Definition:

Medications legally available without a physician prescription. Examples of OTC medications include acetaminophen, Tylenol, aspirin, and multivitamins.

Related terms 

References 

  • Doupe M, Brownell M, Kozyrskyj A, Dik N, Burchill C, Dahl M, Chateau D, De Coster C, Hinds A, Bodnarchuk J. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality Care in Personal Care Homes. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)


Contact us

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
Room 408-727 McDermot Ave.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5 Canada

204-789-3819