over-the-counter

• Beschreibt Arzneimittel oder Waren, die ohne Rezept erhältlich sind; im Finanzbereich bezieht sich der Begriff auf den außerbörslichen Handel.

Describing medicines or products that can be bought without a prescription.

1. Available without prescriptionB2formalmedical

   Describing medicines or drugs that can be bought directly from a pharmacy or store without needing a doctor's prescription.

   Rezeptfrei

   • You can buy over-the-counter pain relievers at any pharmacy.
   • Many allergy medications are available over-the-counter.
   • The doctor recommended an over-the-counter cream for the rash.

   Synonymenonprescriptionotc

   Antonymeprescription

2. Traded outside stock exchangeC1formalbusiness

   Describing financial securities that are bought and sold directly between parties, rather than through a formal stock exchange.

   Außerbörslich

   • The company's shares are traded over-the-counter.
   • Over-the-counter markets offer less liquidity than major exchanges.
   • Investors can purchase over-the-counter bonds through a broker.

   Synonymeotcunlisted

   Antonymelisted