### Question
How does the law define over the counter drug?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 256b*, **over the counter drug** is defined as:

> a drug that may be sold without a prescription and which is prescribed by a physician (or other persons authorized to prescribe such drug under State law)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 256b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart vii-drug pricing agreements**

