About Drugstore and Internet Cafe
Drugstore is a common American term for a type of store centrally featuring a pharmacy. Drugstores sell not only medicines, but also miscellaneous items such as candy, cosmetics, and magazines, as well as light refreshments. In the mid 1980 's, during the height of the "war on drugs", many stores removed the term "Drugstore" from their signage and replaced it with the more politically correct term "Pharmacy".
A store that sells health care products and medicine. Customers can buy both over-the-counter and prescription medication at a drug store. It is not uncommon for drug stores to carry other frequently used household products and merchandise. The terms pharmacy and drugstore are often used synonymously; however, while they may appear to have some similarities, there are vast differences between the two. The only thing they have in common is that both sell medications to customers. The differences are related to the types of medications sold, to whom they are sold, the staff working at the counter and the type of help or advice available to customers.
1. Prescription Medications * Only a doctor can prescribe certain medications, and prescription medications must follow strict regulations as to how they are sold and who sells them. Pharmacies have specially trained and qualified staff who are legally able to sell the medications, following the doctor 's orders. Drugstores, in general, do not sell prescription medications.
Over-the-Counter Medications * Over-the Counter, or OTC, medications do not require a prescription or orders from a medical professional. These medications are sold directly from the manufacturer to the drugstore for consumer purchase. OTC medications include pain relievers, cold medications and low-strength antibiotic ointments. Herbal supplements, diet pills and vitamins are also considered OTC medications and are sold in drugstores. *
A store that sells health care products and medicine. Customers can buy both over-the-counter and prescription medication at a drug store. It is not uncommon for drug stores to carry other frequently used household products and merchandise. The terms pharmacy and drugstore are often used synonymously; however, while they may appear to have some similarities, there are vast differences between the two. The only thing they have in common is that both sell medications to customers. The differences are related to the types of medications sold, to whom they are sold, the staff working at the counter and the type of help or advice available to customers.
1. Prescription Medications * Only a doctor can prescribe certain medications, and prescription medications must follow strict regulations as to how they are sold and who sells them. Pharmacies have specially trained and qualified staff who are legally able to sell the medications, following the doctor 's orders. Drugstores, in general, do not sell prescription medications.
Over-the-Counter Medications * Over-the Counter, or OTC, medications do not require a prescription or orders from a medical professional. These medications are sold directly from the manufacturer to the drugstore for consumer purchase. OTC medications include pain relievers, cold medications and low-strength antibiotic ointments. Herbal supplements, diet pills and vitamins are also considered OTC medications and are sold in drugstores. *
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