Medical supplies

Medical supplies

Medical supplies refers to the non-durable disposable health care materials ordered or prescribed by a physician, which is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose and includes ostomy supplies, catheters, oxygen, and diabetic supplies. Examples of...
A prescription drug

A prescription drug

A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription. The reason for this...
Over the counter (OTC)

Over the counter (OTC)

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional. In many countries, OTC drugs are selected by a regulatory agency to ensure that they contain ingredients that are safe and...