Prescriptiononly
Prescription-only medicines, also called prescription medicines or Rx-only, are drugs that cannot be dispensed without a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare professional. The designation is intended to ensure appropriate medical oversight because these medicines can carry safety risks, require monitoring, or need individualized dosing and contraindication checks.
Regulatory frameworks differ by country, but the core idea is similar: a clinician assesses the patient, determines
Examples of prescription-only medicines include antibiotics, opioids and other controlled substances, isotretinoin, certain antidepressants and anti-anxiety
In policy terms, many jurisdictions periodically re-evaluate drug classifications based on safety data, public health needs,