What does 'behind-the-counter' mean?
The Act defines 'behind-the-counter' as placement of the product to ensure that customers do not have direct access to the product before the sale is made. In other words, placement may be in a secure location in the pharmacy prescription-filling area or in a locked cabinet that is located in the area of the facility to which customers do have direct access. In all cases, the seller will deliver the product directly into the custody of the buyer.
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