Medications in the United States
How prescription medications are regulated, dispensed and bought in the United States. The medicines regulator is FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and prices are quoted in USD.
- Regulator
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
- Currency
- USD
Prescription rules
In the US, most prescription medications require a written or e-prescription from a licensed prescriber. A handful of formerly-prescription medications have moved to OTC after FDA review.
Pharmacy practice
US pharmacies — both chain (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) and independent — dispense Rx medications under state pharmacy board oversight. Pharmacist consultation is encouraged at pickup.
Buying online
Online prescription fulfilment in the US is well-regulated through state-licensed mail-order and tele-prescribing services. Importing prescription medication for personal use is restricted under federal law.
Medications
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AcyclovirAcyclovir200mg · 400mg · 800mg -
AddyiFlibanserin100mg -
AllegraFexofenadine30mg · 60mg · 120mg · 180mg -
AmbienZolpidem5mg · 10mg · 6.25mg CR · 12.5mg CR -
AmoxilAmoxicillin250mg · 500mg · 875mg -
AndroGelTestosterone1% · 1.62% -
AtivanLorazepam0.5mg · 1mg · 2mg -
AugmentinAmoxicillin/Clavulanate500/125mg · 875/125mg · 1000/62.5mg -
AvodartDutasteride0.5mg -
AygestinNorethindrone Acetate5mg -
Brand CialisTadalafil20mg -
Brand PremarinConjugated Estrogens0.3mg · 0.625mg · 1.25mg
Categories
- Allergy and Antihistamines
- Anti-anxiety Medications
- Anti-Depressants
- Antibiotics
- Antifungal Medications
- Antiviral Medications
- Cardiovascular Medications
- Diabetes Treatment
- Diuretics
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Eye Care and Ophthalmic Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Medications
- Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
- Hormones and Birth Control
- Neurological Medications
- Pain Relief Medications
- Respiratory Medications
- Sleep Aids and Hypnotics
- Women's Sexual Health
Active ingredients
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