nonprescribed
Without doctor's orders
Nonprescribed describes medications, treatments, or substances obtained or used without a doctor's prescription: nonprescribed painkillers, nonprescribed use of antibiotics.
The term often appears in medical contexts distinguishing between drugs a doctor ordered and those a patient chose independently, whether over-the-counter or obtained through other means.
Without official permit
- unsanctionedNot officially permitted
- off-labelOutside approved indications
- unapprovedNot officially permitted
- unmonitoredNot under observation
self-administered · undocumented · informal · unverified · uncertified · uncontrolled
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- dietaryOf food consumption
- nutraceuticalsHealth-boosting food derivatives
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
adaptogens · superfoods · turmeric · echinacea · ginseng · multivitamins · omega-3 · biotin
Illicit trading network
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
- narcoticsDrugs inducing sleep, numbness
- traffickingIllegal transport for profit
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
smuggling · underground · dealer · addiction · psychoactive · dope · self-medicating · opioids
Traditional healing without doctors
- self-treatmentCaring for oneself medically
- holisticAddressing interconnected wholes
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
acupuncture · acupressure · homeopathic · ayurveda · complementary · wellness · aromatherapy · reflexology
Buyable without medical authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
ibuprofen · acetaminophen · aspirin · antacid · laxative · decongestant · melatonin · topical
unlicensed
Without official permit
- unsanctionedNot officially permitted
- off-labelOutside approved indications
- unapprovedNot officially permitted
unmonitored · self-administered · undocumented · informal · unverified · uncertified · uncontrolled
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- dietaryOf food consumption
- nutraceuticalsHealth-boosting food derivatives
probiotics · adaptogens · superfoods · turmeric · echinacea · ginseng · multivitamins · omega-3 · biotin · collagen
black-market
Illicit trading network
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
- narcoticsDrugs inducing sleep, numbness
- traffickingIllegal transport for profit
clandestine · smuggling · underground · dealer · addiction · psychoactive · dope · self-medicating · opioids · stimulants
folk-medicine
Traditional healing without doctors
- self-treatmentCaring for oneself medically
- holisticAddressing interconnected wholes
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
herbalism · acupuncture · acupressure · homeopathic · ayurveda · complementary · wellness · aromatherapy · reflexology · chiropractic
over-the-counter
Buyable without medical authorization
antihistamine · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · aspirin · antacid · laxative · decongestant · melatonin · topical · pharmacist
nonprescribedprescribed
Officially recommended or mandated
prescription · Rx · prescription medication · controlled substance
nonprescribedcontrolled
Kept within limits
regulated · licensed · restricted · scheduled · legal
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