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Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.

In many countries, OTC drugs are selected by a regulatory agency to ensure that they are ingredients that are safe and effective when used without a physician's care.

OTC drugs are usually regulated by active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), not final products.

By regulating APIs instead of specific drug formulations, governments allow manufacturers freedom to formulate ingredients, or combinations of ingredients, into proprietary mixtures.

Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs.

It is a health profession that links health sciences with chemical sciences and aims to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs.

A pharmaceutical drug (also referred to as medicine, medication, or simply as drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.

Drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) is an important part of the medical field and relies on the science of pharmacology for continual advancement and on pharmacy for appropriate management.

A brand (or marque for car model) is a name, term, design, symbol, or other feature that distinguishes one seller’s product from those of others.

Brands are used in business, marketing, and advertising.

Chain store(s) or retail chain are retail outlets that share a brand and central management, and usually have standardized business methods and practices.

In retail, dining, and many service categories, chain businesses have come to dominate the market in many parts of the world.

A franchise retail establishment is one form of chain store.

In 2004, the world's largest retail chain, Wal-Mart, became the world's largest corporation based on gross sales.