over the counter

Example Sentences

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A number of pharmacies have said they have stopped making aspirin available for over the counter sales.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Sports drinks can help with mild dehydration, but what may be more helpful are oral rehydration fluids that can be bought over the counter.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

Airbus stock declined 5.8% in France and 2.6% in the U.S., where it trades over the counter.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

While drugs sold in U.S. pharmacies or over the counter typically don’t say “made in China,” the country often supplies active pharmaceutical ingredients in the drugs or precursor chemicals used to make those active ingredients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Faith leaned over the counter and pointed at the lower deck.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx