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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

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Answered 3/17/2015

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