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At the Pharmacy

80 words and phrases for confident and safe communication at a pharmacy.

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WordTranslationTranscription
pharmacyA place where medicines are prepared, supplied, and sold./ˈfɑːrməsi/
pharmacistA qualified professional who supplies medicines and advises on their safe use./ˈfɑːrməsɪst/
prescriptionAn instruction from an authorized clinician for a specific medicine./prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
medicineA substance used to treat or prevent illness or relieve symptoms./ˈmedɪsɪn/
tabletA small solid dose of medicine that is usually swallowed./ˈtæblət/
capsuleMedicine enclosed in a small shell that is swallowed./ˈkæpsəl/
syrupA thick liquid form of medicine, often measured before use./ˈsɪrəp/
creamA soft medicine rubbed onto the skin./kriːm/
dropsA liquid medicine given in very small measured amounts./drɑːps/
painkillerA medicine used to reduce or remove pain./ˈpeɪnkɪlər/
coughA sudden action that forces air from the throat and lungs./kɔːf/
coldA common viral illness affecting the nose and throat./koʊld/
feverA body temperature higher than the normal range./ˈfiːvər/
headachePain felt in the head./ˈhedeɪk/
sore throatPain or irritation in the throat, especially when swallowing.
allergyAn immune reaction to a substance that is usually harmless./ˈælərdʒi/
symptomA physical or mental change that may indicate an illness./ˈsɪmptəm/
doseA measured amount of medicine taken at one time./doʊs/
labelPrinted information on medicine about its contents and safe use./ˈleɪbəl/
instructionsDirections explaining how something should be used./ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
takeTo put medicine into the body by swallowing or another stated method./teɪk/
swallowTo move food, drink, or medicine from the mouth into the stomach./ˈswɑːloʊ/
applyTo put a cream, ointment, or other product onto a surface./əˈplaɪ/
twice a dayTwo times during each day.
once a dayOne time during each day.
before mealsAt a stated time before eating.
after mealsAt a stated time after eating.
with foodAt the same time as eating food.
Can you recommendA polite question asking a pharmacist to suggest a suitable option.
Do I need a prescriptionA question asking whether a medicine requires authorization from a clinician.
out of stockTemporarily unavailable because none remain at the pharmacy.
receiptA printed or digital record of a purchase./rɪˈsiːt/

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