Is liquid nitrogen really available OTC?

DEAR DR. GOTT: You recently had a column indicating the use of liquid nitrogen for the removal of seed warts and that it is available at pharmacies without a prescription. You have got to be kidding me! Where? My local pharmacy acted as if I was an alien asking for moon dust. I thought maybe it was the Freeze Away over-the-counter, but they indicated that was not liquid nitrogen. Please help.

DEAR DR. GOTT: In a recent column in my local newspaper, you stated that liquid nitrogen could be purchased over-the-counter without a prescription. I have asked two pharmacists, and they said “no way.” Can it really be purchased somewhere OTC?
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