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A member asked:
Why is a prescription needed in order to buy zofran (ondansetron)? its such a genius medicine for stomach virus, yet they don't let you buy it w/o a prescription.
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Not Approved OTC: Zofran (ondansetron) is not approved by FDA in USA to be sold over the counter as yet and is available by prescription only
Answered 3/17/2015
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