If we go to a pharmacy, what should we pay attention to? A pharmacy is a place where you can get medication or medicine. Another word for pharmacy is drugstore.

medicine/drugs

  • prescription drugs: you need a doctor to say, “Take this”
  • Over the counter drugs: you do not need a prescription

people in pharmacy

  • pharmacist: a person who work at the pharmacy. they are an expert in medication.
  • clerk/ pharmacy assistant: these people help the pharmacist.

3 steps to pick up your medicine

  1. Go to the Drop Off and give your prescription to the pharmacist.
  2. Wait!
  3. Then go to the Pick UP and pick your medicine.

Different drugs

  • Generic - $, cheaper medicine
  • Brand - $$$, expensive medicine

If you want to save money, youcan say “Is there a generic?”

Side effect

Pick UP

Insurance - Do you have coverage?

Don’t have insurance: I’ll pay out of pocket.

Dosage = How much/How often? Pill/tablet. For example, 2 tablets at bedtime two weeks.

Directions

  • do not exceed = don’t take more than
  • empty stomach
  • with food
  • refrigerate
  • Do not take with milk
  • ASK!!! And Confirm!!!