Glossary

MNSRM

Published 8 November 2026, 22:44
medicamento não sujeito a receita médica — over-the-counter medicine

A medicine sold without a prescription. By law, such medicines are not reimbursed by the state, and having a prescription for them gives no discount. They are sold not only in pharmacies but also at registered medicine counters in supermarkets and in chains such as Wells.

Where you come across it. A pharmacy, the medicines shelf in a supermarket.
A doctor can write a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine too, but it will not change the price.