If OTC is not marked on the drug package, it means that the drug is a prescription drug.

Where otc is the abbreviation of over the counter, that is, over-the-counter drugs, which refer to drugs that do not require a doctor's prescription and can be purchased directly by consumers in pharmacies or pharmacies. OTC officially proposed drug classification management in 1996.

The R in the upper right corner is the logo of a registered trademark. R is the abbreviation of REGISTER, which means registered trademark when used in trademarks. The circle R indicates "registered trademark", which means that the trademark has been applied for registration at the National Trademark Office and has been reviewed and approved by the Trademark Office to become a registered trademark.

Extended information The emergence of over-the-counter drugs has greatly promoted the development of self-medication and plays a very important role in real life:

1. Prevention and treatment can be carried out without a doctor’s diagnosis and treatment, which is convenient Timely;

2. Prevent drug abuse and promote rational use of drugs;

3. Promote health care in areas with underdeveloped medical conditions, in order to implement "primary health care for everyone" Create good conditions;

4. Promote the reform of the medical system and lay the foundation for accelerating the implementation of the social medical insurance system;

5. Conducive to improving people’s awareness of self-care and self-medication , reducing hospital pressure;

6. It is conducive to improving the management of marketed drugs and ensuring people's drug safety.

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