Which term describes drugs that do not need the supervision of a pharmacist during sale?

The term that best describes drugs that do not require the supervision of a pharmacist during their sale is NAPRA Unscheduled Drugs. These medications can be sold directly to consumers without the need for any pharmacy intervention, meaning they do not have restrictions related to supervision by a pharmacist. This category usually consists of over-the-counter products that are considered safe for self-medication, enabling consumers to purchase them freely in various retail settings.

NAPRA Schedule 1 Drugs, in contrast, require a prescription and must be dispensed by a pharmacist. Schedule 2 Drugs can only be sold in a pharmacy with the supervision of a pharmacist but do not require a prescription. NAPRA Schedule 3 Drugs are available for sale outside a pharmacy but still require pharmacist consultation. Each of these schedules has specific regulations that necessitate some level of pharmacist involvement, distinguishing them from Unscheduled Drugs which can be sold more freely without oversight.