Editing Over-the-counter drug (section)

===Netherlands===
In the [[Netherlands]], there are four categories:<ref>[http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0021505/geldigheidsdatum_01-11-2013 Geneesmiddelenwet]{{full citation needed|date=October 2024}}</ref>

* UR (Uitsluitend Recept): prescription only
* UA (Uitsluitend Apotheek): pharmacist only
* UAD (Uitsluitend Apotheek of Drogist): pharmacist or drugstore only
* AV (Algemene Verkoop): may be sold in general stores

A drug that is UA may be sold OTC but only by pharmacists. The drug can be on the shelves like any other product. Examples are [[domperidone]], 400&nbsp;mg [[ibuprofen]] up to 50 tablets and [[dextromethorphan]]. A drug that is UAD can also be sold at drugstores which are stores where no prescription can be filled. The drugs are usually on the shelves, and the store also sells items like toys, gadgets, perfumes and homeopathic products. The drugs in this category have limited risk and addiction potential. Examples are [[naproxen]] and [[diclofenac]] in small amounts, [[cinnarizine]], 400&nbsp;mg ibuprofen up to 20 tablets and also 500&nbsp;mg [[paracetamol]] up to 50 tablets. Drugs in the AV category can be sold at [[supermarkets]], gas stations, etc. and include only drugs with minimal risk to the public, like paracetamol up to 20 tablets, 200&nbsp;mg ibuprofen up to 10 tablets, [[cetirizine]] and [[loperamide]].