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A non prescribed drug is a drug that has been purchased over a counter at a shop. You do not need a prescription to purchase this drug. These drugs are usually for small pains such as headaches and back pains and are sometimes found at supermarkets.

A prescribed drug is a drug that has been recommended by a professional doctor or health specialist. they write out a script (as shown above) for you to give to the chemist to prove that you need this drug for a specific reason. 

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