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Lesson Plan At a Pharmacy
Everyone get sick at one time or another and needs to go to drug store or pharmacy to get some medicine. If it's a minor condition, you can get over-the-counter medication. If not, you may need to get a prescription from a doctor first. Maybe you just need some allergy medication for hay fever, or aspirin for a head ache, or antacid for an upset stomach. In these case you may have to talk to the pharmacist. Using the expressions below can be helpful. English Expressions
What are over-the-counter medications? Over-the-counter medication is medication that does not require a doctor's prescription in order to bepurchased. In many countries prescription drugs require a doctor’s orders before they can be purchased at a pharmacy. These drugs are usually very potent, may be addictive if not used properly, and may have numerous adverse side effects. Over-the-counter drugs, however, do not need a doctor’s orders to be
purchased.
There are a multitude of over-the-counter drugs
that are used for the treatment and illnesses, including the following:
upset stomachs headaches muscle aches and pain allergies stuffy noses persistent itchingminor burns and scalds runny nosesdisinfectants (for cleaning cuts and other minor wounds), ointments or liquids (to remove warts and corns)
It is also helpful to know over-the-counter medication comes in variety of packages and forms. Look at the examples below.
Antacid tablets Allergy pills Cough drop lozenges
Cold capsules
Tube of muscle relaxant ointment Bottle of cough syrup English DialogueStudents should work together in pairs and read the following dialogue, one student reading one part, the other student reading the other. Note the expressions used in the dialogue and the progression of the conversation. The dialogue can be used as a model to have similar conversations.
Pharmacist: Good morning, may I help you? Customer: Yes, I need this prescription filled. Pharmacist: OK, it’ll be ready in a few minutes. Customer: I’ve also had a runny nose for a couple of days, can you recommend something? Pharmacist: This decongestant is very effective, but be careful using it. It causes drowsiness and you shouldn’t drink any alcohol when taking this it. Customer: OK, I’ll try it. I also need some band-aides and sun screen. Where are those? Pharmacist: The band-aides are on aisle 3, on the left and the sun screen is on aisle 2, on the top shelf. Customer: Thanks Pharmacist: Will that be all? Customer: That should do it. Pharmacist: That comes to $34.56. Customer: That expensive! Why so much? Pharmacist: The prescription medication is expensive. It cost $25.99. I may be able to get you a generic drug for about half that price, but I would have to consult your doctor first. Customer: No, that’s OK. Don’t bother. Pharmacist: Here’s your change. Have a good day.
After reading, close your book and tell your partner a summary of the dialogue. Then switch and have your partner tell his or her summary. Start like this: This dialogue is about a man at a pharmacy. He is ...This may seem silly, since you both already know what the dialogue is about, but the purpose is to practice using your English, not to give information or test your reading skills. Conversation Activities1. Pair work- discussion When was the last time you when to a pharmacy? Tell your partner about it using some of the ideas for discussion below. Your partner should ask questions to get more information.
2. Pair work- Role Play The situation: At a pharmacy Working with a partner, role play the situations, using the information below The roles: pharmacist, customer
The customer should ask for a recommendation for the problems below.The pharmacist should ask the following:
how long the symptoms have been present if the customer is allergic to any medicines why they have the symptoms (if known) the severity of the problem
The problems
Stuffy/runny nose Fever Sore muscles Headache Diarrhea Constipation Insomnia Severe Itching Upset stomach Dandruff |
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