without a prescription
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Compounding pharmacies are pharmacies, you can’t get a drug without a prescription, certainly not a sterile injectable drug.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
Glucosamine is widely sold without a prescription and is especially popular among older adults who take it for joint discomfort and joint health.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
It can be bought in small quantities for animals without a prescription, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Pharmacists can administer Covid vaccines to patients in all states without a prescription under the new guidelines, according to the American Pharmacists Association.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
"Not without a prescription, sir," he said, with a grimace.
From John Marsh's Millions by Arthur Hornblow
