over the counter
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Some countries, such as the United Kingdom, require a prescription for melatonin, while others, including the United States, allow people to buy it over the counter.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
The print was discovered inside a 1980 copy of Hockney's Paper Pools, which had been donated over the counter to the Salvation Army shop in Goat Lane, Norwich, a year ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
You can break it into pieces and dip it, use it as a base for toppings, or just eat it straight, standing over the counter.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
The other major drug, minoxidil, is sold over the counter as a foam or liquid requiring twice-daily application—a time-consuming routine for many patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
When we go in for dinner, it looks like a tornado hit the place: dirty bowls and measuring cups are piled in the sink, and flour is all over the counter.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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