Pharmacy

• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

              Going to the pharmacy

                  Place - drugstore / chemist / pharmacy

"Ke-mist" / "Farm-a-see" 

Why - medicine / medication / drugs

prescription drugs

over the counter drugs

Who - pharmacist - expert in medication

clerk / pharmacy assistant 

              Useful vocabulary

      Generic medication - $

          Brand medication - $$$  

Insurance

                     Dosage = how much / how often?

pill / tablet / liquid dose

Useful phrases as a patient

I'd like to get my prescription filled.

Can I speak to the pharmacist?

Is there a generic?

What are the side effects?

Do I have insurance coverage?

I'll pay out of pocket.

Useful phrases as a clerk / pharmacy assistant

Do you have a doctor's prescription?

Do not exceed the daily dose. (do not take more than)

What are your symptoms?

Take the medication on an empty stomach.

Take the medication with food.

Refrigerate the suspension.

Are you allergic to anything?

What is the English word for "doktersrecept"?

What is the difference between "generic" and "brand" medicine?

What is the Dutch word for "side effects"?

Role Play