Question

What is meant by OTC drugs?

(a) Drugs which are easy to manufacture

(b) Drugs which are available without a prescription

(c) These drugs do not need FDA approval

(d) These drugs don’t have specific guidelines

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This key question is from Controlled Release Medication in portion Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Drugs which are available without a prescription

To elaborate: Drugs such as paracetamol, pantoprazole, etc are available without a prescription such drugs are known as Over the counter drugs. OTC drugs are available to consumers without a prescription. Drugs are classified as OTC based on their safety profile, the degree to which their benefits outweigh risks.