Term: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

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 

• Polypharmacy

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)