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A Schedule II drug refers specifically to a category of medication that is available without a prescription but is restricted to being sold behind the pharmacy counter. This classification ensures that while the medication is accessible to patients without a prescription, its distribution is regulated. This might apply to certain types of medications that can pose risks if not used under appropriate guidance, requiring intervention from a pharmacy technician or pharmacist when a patient requests it.

The other options describe different classifications or types of drug availability. Over-the-counter drugs, for example, can be readily available to consumers without any restrictions on where they are displayed in a pharmacy. Controlled substances requiring special permits refer to drugs that are more strictly regulated, indicating a higher potential for abuse or dependence, which contrasts with the accessibility and regulation of Schedule II drugs. Lastly, the description of a drug that can be sold freely in pharmacies does not align with the intent of Schedule II, as it establishes a level of oversight not present in freely available medications. Thus, the definition of Schedule II captures an important balance between accessibility and safety.