ROLE -PLAY IN PHARMACY. SOME HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY...

Sample Conversation with a Pharmacist (OTC Medicine)

Pharmacist:   Hello.  Can I help you?

Student:          Yes. I have {________________). I need an over-the-counter/ some                                           medicine. [Describe your problem and ask for some medicine.]

                        Do you have one?

Pharmacist:   Yes. We have one right here.

Student:          What is the medicine’s name?  [Ask about the medicine.]

Pharmacist:   It is [_______________].

Student:          Thank you.  How much can I take?  [Ask about the dosage.]

Pharmacist:   It says on the label that you can take 1 tablet.

Student:          Okay.  How often should I take it?

Pharmacist:   Every 4 hours.

Student:          Do I need to take it with food? [Ask about when to take the medicine.]   

Pharmacist:   You need to take it with food. That’s on the label, do you see it?

Student:          Yes. I can see that now.

                         Is it safe to take with alcohol? [Ask a lot of questions.]

Pharmacist:   It’s better to avoid alcoholic drinks when you take this medicine.                        

Student:          Is this a generic medicine?  Is there a cheaper one? [Ask about generic medicine.]

Pharmacist:   No, sorry, this is not the generic one. The generic one is on Aisle 9.  Can you                                    find it?

Student:          I think so. I have another question.

                        Can my child take this medicine? [Ask about dosage for children.]

Pharmacist:   No, your child should take special children’s medicine. This is for adults only.

Student:          Are there side effects?  [Ask about side effects.]

Pharmacist:   Not really. It’s very safe. But if you don’t get better, go to your doctor.

Student:          Thank you for your help.

Pharmacist:   You are welcome.

Sample Conversation with a Pharmacist (Prescription Medicine)

Pharmacist:   Hello.  Can I help you? How are you feeling?

Student:          Yes, please help me. I have a prescription. Can you fill it for me?

Pharmacist:   Yes. We can do that. Can you wait 5 minutes?

Student:          Okay.

Pharmacist:    Here is your prescription. Have you had this medicine before?

Student:          No. I haven’t.

                        What is the name of the medicine?

Pharmacist:   It is [_______________].

Student:          Thank you.  How much can I take? 

Pharmacist:   It says on the directions that you should take 2 capsules.

Student:          Okay. Two capsules.

                        How often should I take it?

Pharmacist:   Every 4 hours.

Student:          Is it safe to take with alcohol?

Pharmacist:   No, you can not.

Student:          Do I need to take it with food?  

Pharmacist:   It is fine to take it with or without food.

Student:          Okay.

                        Is this the cheapest one? Is this a generic medicine? 

Pharmacist:   This is a generic.  It is less expensive.  Do you want a different one?

Student:          No, I want the generic one.

                        Can my baby take this medicine?

Pharmacist:   No, your baby can not take your prescription. It’s only for you.

Student:          Are there side effects? 

Pharmacist:   Yes, you may get drowsy. Be careful when you drive.

Student:          I understand. Thank you.

Pharmacist:   You are welcome.