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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>Depending upon the [[jurisdiction|jurisdiction]], drugs may be divided into [[over-the-counter drug|over-the-counter drug]]s (OTC) which may be available without special restrictions, and [[prescription drug|prescription drug]]s, which must be [[Medical prescription|prescribed]] by a licensed medical practitioner in accordance with [[medical guideline|medical guideline]]s due to the risk of adverse effects and [[contraindication|contraindication]]s. The precise distinction between OTC and prescription depends on the legal jurisdiction. A third category, "behind-the-counter" drugs, is implemented in some jurisdictions. These do not require a prescription, but must be kept in the [[dispensary|dispensary]], not visible to the public, and be sold only by a [[pharmacist|pharmacist]] or [[pharmacy technician|pharmacy technician]]. Doctors may also prescribe prescription drugs for [[off-label use|off-label use]] – purposes which the drugs were not originally approved for by the regulatory agency. The [[Classification of Pharmaco-Therapeutic Referrals|Classification of Pharmaco-Therapeutic Referrals]] helps guide the referral process between pharmacists and doctors.</div>FuzzyBot