What is medication?
Q: What is medication?
A: Medication is the use of legal drugs to treat or cure an illness.
Q: What are over-the-counter drugs?
A: Over-the-counter drugs are drugs that are freely sold without needing any permission from a doctor.
Q: What are prescription drugs?
A: Prescription drugs are drugs that are so powerful or dangerous that a doctor must give permission to use them. A note from the doctor is called a "prescription."
Q: What is another name for prescription drugs?
A: Prescription drugs are also known as prescription medicines or prescription-only medicines (POM).
Q: Can anyone buy prescription drugs over-the-counter?
A: No, prescription drugs cannot be bought over-the-counter. A doctor must give the patient permission to use them through a prescription note.
Q: Why are prescription drugs considered more powerful than over-the-counter drugs?
A: Prescription drugs are considered more powerful than over-the-counter drugs because they are either too dangerous or too potent for the general public to use without a doctor's supervision.
Q: Are all medicines considered drugs?
A: Yes, all medicines are considered drugs as they are used to treat or cure an illness.
