They aren't even doing that anymore,they just discontinued it and was replaced with it's new substitutes that are back on the shelf, maybe the pharmacies needed the behind the counter space? Yes, they would keep it behind the counter, and yes you had to show your license, but I have yet to find that practiced any longer where I live. Maybe things are still not being affected or different states can enforce their own laws? I do not know. I can no longer use that stuff anyway, I developed mid/high blood pressure and now take meds for that. Damn, I use to like the little pick me up along with clear sinuses. My favourite was "Sinutab" non-drowsy.
I think it works so much more effeciently than it's new replacement.
Just my opinion.