over-the-counter

over-the-counter
ˌover-the-ˈcounter adjective [only before noun]
1. over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription (=a written order) from a doctor
2. American English (abbreviation OTC) over-the-counter business shares are ones that do not appear on an official stock exchange list

over-the-counterBrE /ˌəʊvə ðə ˈkaʊntə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˌoʊvər ðə ˈkaʊntər/ 🔊 adjective (abbreviation OTC) [only before noun] (of drugs and medicines 药品) that can be obtained without a prescription (= a written order from a doctor) 无需处方可买到的；非处方的(business 商业, NAmE) (of stocks and shares 股票及证券) not appearing in an official stock exchange list 场外交易的