Over-the-counter drugs (OTC) refer to drugs selected, purchased and used by patients themselves according to the drug instructions. These drugs have little toxic side effects, easy detection, no drug resistance and addiction, and little interaction with other drugs. It has been used in clinic for many years and the effect is positive.
OTC drugs are mainly used for mild, stable and clearly diagnosed diseases. In short, over-the-counter drugs belong to drugs that can be bought at random in pharmacies. Over-the-counter drugs were born with the development of society and the improvement of people's education, so we should follow the principle of "taking drugs due to illness, taking drugs due to illness, taking drugs clearly, and taking drugs according to law (usage and dosage)".
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As a special article to maintain human health, drugs are strictly controlled by corresponding laws and regulations in all aspects of research and development, production, sales and use, and organizations or individuals involved in these aspects must obtain the corresponding authorization from the competent government departments.
For drug addicts, that is, drug consumers, it is not arbitrary to obtain and use a certain drug. According to consumers' right to obtain and use drugs, drugs are divided into prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs internationally. So far, western Europe, North America and other developed countries and regions have established relatively mature classified management systems for prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs.
China's "Administrative Measures for the Classification of Prescription Drugs and Non-prescription Drugs" (for Trial Implementation) was reviewed and approved by the State Pharmaceutical Products Supervision and Administration on 1 June 1999, and promulgated by the State Pharmaceutical Products Supervision and Administration on June 2008 199+08. The management measures shall be implemented as of June 6, 2000.
Prescription drugs refer to drugs that can only be prepared, purchased and used by medical practitioners or assistant medical practitioners; Over-the-counter drugs are drugs that can be judged, purchased and used by themselves without a doctor's prescription.
Prescription drugs are called prescription drugs in English.
Drugs, ethical drugs and Over-the-counter drugs in English are also called "drugs that can be bought over the counter" abroad.
Counter), referred to as OTC, has become a common name all over the world.
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