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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.

The [[International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.

The [[:en:International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[:en:United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[:en:prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.

[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.

[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[:en:Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.

==Drug pricing==

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 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.
-The [[International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.
+The [[:en:International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[:en:United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[:en:prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.
-[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.
+[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[:en:Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.
 ==Drug pricing==