Buying medicine l At the pharmacy l English conversation

Summary

In this script, a customer named Jack Carver visits a pharmacy to fill a prescription. The pharmacist asks for necessary details, such as his medical insurance and personal information. Jack receives instructions on how to take the medication, including when to take it, how long to use it, and safety precautions like avoiding painkillers and activities that could cause injury, such as driving. The pharmacist provides reassurance about possible side effects like dizziness and reminds Jack to call the pharmacy if he has any further questions. After paying for the medication, Jack leaves with clear instructions on how to proceed.

Takeaways

• 😀 A customer is filling a prescription at a pharmacy.
• 😀 The pharmacy asks for the customer’s medical insurance card and personal information.
• 😀 The customer, Jack Carver, provides his full name, address, and birth date.
• 😀 This is the customer’s first time taking the prescribed medicine.
• 😀 The pharmacist tells the customer the prescription will be ready in about 10 minutes.
• 😀 The medicine should be taken once a day before sleeping for 10 days.
• 😀 If the customer forgets to take the medicine at night, it can be taken the next morning.
• 😀 Painkillers should not be taken while using the prescribed medicine.
• 😀 Possible side effects of the medicine include dizziness, so activities like driving and sports should be avoided.
• 😀 The customer is informed of the pharmacy’s phone number in case they have questions after leaving.
• 😀 The cost of the prescription is $20, and payment is made by the customer.

Q & A

What information is required to fill the prescription?

The pharmacist needs to know the patient's medical insurance card, full name, main address, and birth date to proceed with the prescription.

What is the patient's full name?

The patient's full name is Jack Carver.

Where does Mr. Carver live?

Mr. Carver's address is 25 Main Street in the city center.

What is Mr. Carver's birth date?

Mr. Carver was born on March 21, 1992.

Has Mr. Carver used this medication before?

No, Mr. Carver is using this medication for the first time.

What instructions are given for taking the medication?

Mr. Carver should take the medication once a day just before sleeping for a duration of 10 days.

What should Mr. Carver do if he forgets to take the medication before sleeping?

If Mr. Carver forgets to take the medication before sleeping, he should take it in the morning.

Can Mr. Carver take any painkillers while using this medication?

No, Mr. Carver cannot take any painkillers while using this medication.

What side effects might Mr. Carver experience from this medication?

Mr. Carver might feel dizzy after taking the medication, so it is advised to avoid activities like driving or doing sports.

How much does the medication cost?

The medication costs twenty dollars.

What should Mr. Carver do if he has more questions about the medication?

Mr. Carver can call the pharmacy's phone number if he has any further questions regarding the medication.