Pharmacy vocabulary in English: 20 words
In the UK, a pharmacy can also be called a chemist. In the US, people usually say drugstore for the shop. Tap a word to hear it, then the mic to say it and see how it sounded.
20 words: tap one to hear Lin
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Pharmacista person who gives medicine
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Prescriptiona doctor's medicine note
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Pill bottlea small bottle for medicine
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Thermometera tool to check temperature
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Blood pressure monitora tool to check blood pressure
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Vitaminsthings that help your body stay well
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Eye dropsliquid medicine for your eyes
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Cold medicinemedicine for a cold
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Painkillersmedicine for pain
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Cough syrupsweet liquid medicine for coughs
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Throat lozengessmall sweets for a sore throat
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Sunscreencream to protect skin from sun
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Allergy medicinemedicine for allergies
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Ointmentmedicine cream for the skin
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Cotton ballssmall soft balls of cotton
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Bandagescloth strips for covering wounds
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Ice packscold packs for swelling or pain
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Band-aidssmall sticky covers for cuts
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Hand sanitizergel to clean hands without water
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Face maskscovers for your mouth and nose
What you'll say at At a pharmacy
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Can I speak to the pharmacist?I want to talk to the medicine expert.
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Do I need a prescription for this?Must a doctor order this medicine?
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Where are the painkillers?I want to find medicine for pain.
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I need cough syrup and throat lozenges.I need medicine for my cough and throat.
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Do you sell face masks?Can I buy masks here?
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Can you check my blood pressure?Please measure my blood pressure.
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Quick answers
What is the difference between pharmacy and drugstore?
A pharmacy gives medicines. In the US, a drugstore is a shop with a pharmacy and other things too.
Is chemist British English?
Yes. In British English, chemist can mean a pharmacy or a pharmacist.
What are Band-aids called in formal English?
The formal name is adhesive bandages. Band-Aid is a brand name, but people use it in everyday English.