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Vocabulary for the Pharmacy

Vocabulary for the Pharmacy or Drugstore


• eye drops
• cough syrup
• cough drops
• cream / ointment
• syringe
• thermometer
• bandage / Band-Aid
• dose (of medicine)
• drugs / medication / medicine
• shot / injection
• over-the-counter
• fill a prescription
• take medicine / medication
• (take a) pill/tablet/capsule
• medical tape
• gauze
• brace
• sling
• crutches

Phrases for the Pharmacy or Drugstore


• I’m here to fill a prescription / drop off a prescription.
• Pick-up for Smith, please.
• What’s the date of birth?
• The total is $14.
• It is covered by your insurance, so there is no cost today.
• Please sign here.
• The directions are in the bag. Do you have any questions?
• Are you familiar with this product, or would you like to talk to our pharmacist?
• This is not to be taken orally.
• Shake well before use.
• Take twice daily, with a meal.

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