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42 Spanish Phrases for the Pharmacy
42 Spanish phrases for the pharmacy: prescriptions, generic alternatives, dosage instructions, safety questions, stock, refills, and pharmacist advice.
Table of Contents
Prescription Pickup
- 01
Vengo a recoger una receta.
I am here to pick up a prescription.
- 02
La receta está a mi nombre.
The prescription is in my name.
- 03
¿Recibieron la receta electrónica?
Did you receive the electronic prescription?
- 04
¿Sigue vigente la receta?
Is the prescription still valid?
- 05
Me falta un medicamento.
I am missing one medicine.
- 06
¿Necesita mi documento?
Do you need my ID?
- 07
¿Puede revisar la indicación?
Can you check the instruction?
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Alternatives and Generics
- 08
¿Hay alternativa genérica?
Is there a generic alternative?
- 09
Busco algo más económico.
I am looking for something cheaper.
- 10
¿Tiene la misma dosis?
Does it have the same dose?
- 11
¿Es la misma sustancia activa?
Is it the same active substance?
- 12
¿Hay otra marca disponible?
Is another brand available?
- 13
Prefiero sin azúcar.
I prefer sugar-free.
- 14
No puedo tomar ibuprofeno.
I cannot take ibuprofen.
Dosage Instructions
- 15
¿Cuántas pastillas tomo?
How many pills do I take?
- 16
¿Cada cuántas horas?
Every how many hours?
- 17
¿Antes o después de comer?
Before or after eating?
- 18
¿Durante cuántos días?
For how many days?
- 19
¿Debo agitar el frasco?
Should I shake the bottle?
- 20
¿Dónde guardo este medicamento?
Where do I store this medicine?
- 21
Explíqueme la dosis, por favor.
Please explain the dose to me.
Safety Questions
- 22
Tengo alergia a este medicamento.
I am allergic to this medicine.
- 23
Estoy tomando otro tratamiento.
I am taking another treatment.
- 24
¿Puede dar sueño?
Can it cause drowsiness?
- 25
¿Puedo conducir después?
Can I drive afterward?
- 26
¿Tiene efectos secundarios frecuentes?
Does it have common side effects?
- 27
¿Puedo tomarlo con comida?
Can I take it with food?
- 28
¿Es seguro para niños?
Is it safe for children?
Availability and Refills
- 29
¿Lo tienen en stock?
Do you have it in stock?
- 30
¿Cuándo llegará?
When will it arrive?
- 31
Necesito renovar la receta.
I need to renew the prescription.
- 32
¿Quedan repeticiones?
Are there refills left?
- 33
¿Puede reservarlo para mañana?
Can you reserve it for tomorrow?
- 34
Quiero pedir otra caja.
I want to order another box.
- 35
¿Hay formato más pequeño?
Is there a smaller format?
Consultation and Payment
- 36
Necesito hablar con el farmacéutico.
I need to speak with the pharmacist.
- 37
Tengo una duda rápida.
I have a quick question.
- 38
¿Puede llamar al médico?
Can you call the doctor?
- 39
¿Aceptan tarjeta sanitaria?
Do you accept a health card?
- 40
¿Cuánto cuesta sin seguro?
How much does it cost without insurance?
- 41
Necesito recibo, por favor.
I need a receipt, please.
- 42
Gracias por la ayuda.
Thank you for the help.
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