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100 English Phrases for Visiting a Pharmacy

May 14, 2026

100 English Phrases for Visiting a Pharmacy

No. Item Definition
1. Are there any warnings? Ask about cautions
2. Can I crush these tablets? Ask if tablets can crush
3. Can I cut these tablets? Ask if tablets can split
4. Can I drink alcohol with this? Ask about alcohol interaction
5. Can I get a refill? Ask for another supply
6. Can I open these capsules? Ask if capsules can open
7. Can I pay with a card? Ask about card payment
8. Can I pick it up later? Ask about later collection
9. Can I stop if I feel better? Ask early stopping
10. Can I take this with ibuprofen? Ask about medicine interaction
11. Can I talk to the pharmacist? Ask to consult pharmacist
12. Can I wait here? Ask if waiting is allowed
13. Can someone else pick it up? Ask if another person can collect
14. Can this upset my stomach? Ask about stomach irritation.
15. Can you call my doctor? Ask pharmacy to contact doctor
16. Can you explain the label? Ask label meaning
17. Can you fill this prescription? Ask to prepare prescribed medicine
18. Can you print the instructions? Ask for printed directions
19. Can you put a label on it? Ask for labeling
20. Can you recommend a milder one? Ask for gentler option
21. Can you show me how to use this? Ask for demonstration
22. Can you substitute a generic? Ask for generic replacement
23. Can you write that down? Ask for written information
24. Could you repeat that, please? Ask to hear again
25. Could you speak more slowly? Ask for slower speech
26. Do I need ID? Ask if identification required
27. Do you have this in stock? Ask if available now
28. Do you sell reading glasses? Ask if item is sold
29. Do you take my insurance? Ask if insurance accepted
30. Does this expire soon? Ask about near expiration
31. Does this need to be kept cold? Ask if refrigeration needed
32. How do I use this inhaler? Ask inhaler instructions
33. How long should I use this? Ask about treatment duration.
34. How long will it take? Ask waiting time
35. How many refills do I have left? Ask remaining refill count
36. How many should I take? Ask dose amount
37. How much will this cost? Ask total price
38. How often should I take it? Ask dosing frequency
39. How should I take this? Ask for usage directions
40. I forgot my insurance card State missing insurance card
41. I have a bad cough State a cough symptom.
42. I have asthma State asthma condition
43. I have high blood pressure State blood pressure condition
44. I have kidney disease State kidney condition
45. I have liver problems State liver condition
46. I have trouble swallowing pills State pill-swallowing difficulty
47. I lost my prescription State prescription was lost
48. I need a prescription filled Request to prepare prescribed medicine
49. I need something for a rash Ask for rash treatment.
50. I’m allergic to sulfa drugs State drug allergy
51. I’m breastfeeding State nursing
52. I’m on antibiotics right now State current antibiotic use
53. I’m pregnant State pregnancy
54. I’m taking other medications State current medicine use
55. Is there a generic version? Ask for nonbrand alternative
56. Is this covered by insurance? Ask insurance coverage
57. Is this for adults only? Ask age restriction
58. Is this safe for children? Ask about child safety
59. Is this the strongest dose? Ask about highest strength
60. Keep out of reach of children Store away from children.
61. May I ask a question? Polite way to ask something.
62. My prescription has expired State prescription is outdated
63. My throat is sore I have throat pain.
64. No known drug allergies I have no drug allergies.
65. Not for use in pregnancy Avoid during pregnancy.
66. Over-the-counter only Sold without a prescription.
67. Please read the leaflet Read the information insert.
68. Please sign here Sign in this place.
69. Please take a seat Sit down and wait.
70. Please take one tablet daily Give simple dosing instruction
71. Please wait over there Wait in that area.
72. Prescription only medicine Needs a doctor’s prescription.
73. Shake well before use Mix thoroughly before using.
74. Should I refrigerate this? Ask about cold storage
75. Should I take this with food? Ask about taking with meals
76. Store at room temperature Keep at normal indoor temperature.
77. Take on an empty stomach Take without food.
78. Take one capsule daily Use one capsule each day.
79. Take this with food Give meal-related instruction
80. Take with plenty of water Drink lots of water with it.
81. This medicine may cause nausea It can make you feel sick.
82. This product is out of stock This item is unavailable now.
83. This should ease the pain It should reduce pain.
84. Use as directed Follow the instructions exactly.
85. Use before the expiry date Use it before it expires.
86. What are the side effects? Ask about possible reactions
87. What does this instruction mean? Ask instruction meaning
88. What if I miss a dose? Ask missed-dose advice
89. What is this used for? Ask medicine purpose
90. What strength do you recommend? Ask which dose is suitable.
91. When should I stop taking it? Ask stopping point
92. When will it be ready? Ask completion time
93. Where are the bandages? Ask for the bandage section.
94. Where can I find pain relievers? Ask product location
95. Where is the pharmacy counter? Ask for pharmacy location
96. Which one is best for nighttime? Ask best night option
97. Which one lasts longer? Ask longest-lasting option
98. Which one works fastest? Ask quickest option
99. Will this make me drowsy? Ask about sleepiness effect
100. Would you like a bag? Offer a shopping bag
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