Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 408 of 1700
What does OTC mean for a topical medication?
- It must be given only by a doctor in the clinic
- It is taken by mouth with a full glass of water
- It is used only in an emergency, as a last choice
- No prescription is needed to get it
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Correct answer: No prescription is needed to get it
Over-the-counter medicines do not need a prescription.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026