Buying Medication with a Prescription

Watch this video to learn how to buy medication with a prescription from your doctor.

Buying medication can be confusing, especially if English isn't your first language. Our video features a simple conversation to help you understand and use key phrases when purchasing medication at a pharmacy.

 

In the video, David goes to a pharmacy to buy medication prescribed by his doctor. He speaks with Oscar, the pharmacist. The conversation covers how to ask for medication, understand the need for a prescription, and what to do if you forget to bring it.

 

Conversation Breakdown:

 

Greeting and Asking for Help:

"Good Morning! How can I help you?"

"I went to the doctor and I need some medication."

 

Discussing the Prescription:

"Did you bring your prescription?"

"The prescription?"

"Yeah, the prescription from the doctor."

"Not sure. I have this paper..."

"Yes! This is the prescription, thanks."

 

Tips:

Always bring your prescription when visiting a pharmacy.

If you're unsure, show any paper given by your doctor to the pharmacist.

 

Watch the video to practice these phrases and feel more confident the next time you need to buy medication!