Our Agenda1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Class discussion
5. Activity 1: vocabulary review
6. Activity 2: listen to a dialogue
7. Activity 3: learn what a pharmacist can do for us
8. Activity 4: prescription bottle terms
9. Activity 5: case studies
10. What did we learn?
Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to visiting a pharmacist 2. To learn what your pharmacist can do for you
3. To learn terms common to prescription bottle labels
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nationut
side-effects
prescription
empty stomachdrowsy
assess
pharmacypharmacist
a note written by a doctor so you can get medicine
to evaluate
a place that distributes medication an unintended result of taking a medication
containing medication
no food in your stomach
sleepy
a person you go to for medications
medicated
Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank
1. Your pharmacist can _______________ your medications.
2. This medication may make you feel ___________________ . Don’t drive after using it.
3. Can you tell me about the ________________________ of this medication?
4. This ointment is ________________, so you need a prescription to use it.
5. You need a ___________________ to purchase this medication.
6. You must take this medication on an _________________ . Do not eat before you taking it.
7. My _________________ closes at 8:00 pm.
8. Maybe your _________________ help you organize your medications.
assessdrowsy
medicated prescription
empty stomach side-effects pharmacy
pharmacist
Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
AliciaSo, how was your visit to the pharmacy?
It was great, I had no idea the pharmacist could help me in so many ways!
What do you mean?
Well she was able to fill my prescription, but she did so much more!
You mean that she was able to talk to you about the side-effects of your medication?
Sure, she told me that my meds may make me drowsy and that I should take them on an empty stomach.Well, that is good to know!Johanna
Alicia Sure, but she was also able to give me advice about how to quit smoking and prevent disease.
Johanna Wow! I didn’t know the pharmacist could offer so many services!
1. Your pharmacist can fill your prescription.
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2. Your pharmacist can warn you of any potential side-effects of your medication.
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3. Your pharmacist can tell you when and how to take your medication• They can recommend the best time of day to take your medication.• They can recommend if you should take it before or after your meals.
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4. Your pharmacist can help you organize your medications• This may prevent taking too much medication, or too little.
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5. Your pharmacist can be your health advocate
• He or she can consult with your doctor on your behalf to discuss the best medication for you.
• He or she can recommend when you should see your doctor to help improve your health.
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Let’s review terms common to many prescription bottles
Activity 4
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A TYPICAL PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE LABEL
Concord Pharmacy2395 Bayview Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 0C7
(204) 555-6798
RX 230678Dr. P. Flemming
John Adrian AdamsTake one tablet three times a day at meal times
Take all medicationPenicillin Exp. 2015
Refills:0 Pharmacist: Sheila Montgomery
Name of pharmacy
Address of pharmacy
The RX numberName of doctor
Name of patient
Directions for use Name of medicationAnd expiration date
Number of refills remainingName of your pharmacist
A TYPICAL PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE RECEIPT
Concord Pharmacy2395 Bayview Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 0C7
(204) 555-6798
April 15, 2013
Retail: $65.29GST: $0.00PST: 0.00
Total: $65.29
Your plan pays: $52.23Your deductible: $5.00
Your total: $18.06Paid today: $57.23 (MasterCard)
DATE OF PURCHASE
COST
Taxes
Paid by group planDeductible
Amount you pay
Amount paid
Explanation of termsRefill When your doctor gives you more
medication without another prescriptionRX number A number given to your prescription. You
may use this number when re-ordering your medication
Expiration date The date by which you should use your medication. It may go bad after this date.
Group plan A plan (usually with your work) which will pay for all or part of your medication.
Deductible An annual (or monthly) amount you must pay to have your group plan- whether you use your plan or not.
Co-payment A small amount you pay every time you use your group plan.
Sample Label OneBelmont Pharmacy87 Lancelot Drive
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 0D7
(204) 555-5481
RX 231689Dr. P. Richards
Carmen luongoTake two once a day at breakfast
Take all medicationPenicillin Exp. 2015
Refills:2 Pharmacist: Patricia Chan
1. What is thename of the pharmacy?2. When should the medication be taken?3. What is the type of
medication?4. How many refills are
available?5. What is the name of the
pharmacist?
Sample Receipt OneBelmont Pharmacy87 Lancelot Drive
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 0D7
(204) 555-5481
May 30, 2013
Retail: $37.18GST: $0.00PST: 0.00
Total: $37.18
Your total: $37.18Paid today: $37.18 (debit card)
1. What is the total costOf the medication?
2. How much tax was paid?
3. How did the client pay?
Sample Label Two Rexall Pharmacy190 Boulder Bay
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2p 0Y8
(204) 555-9715
RX 189638Dr. P. Thomas
Ima Aster Rub ointment onto infected area 3 times a day, as needed.
Take all medicationPenicillin Exp. 2015
Refills:1 Pharmacist: Hiwet Habte
1. What is thename of the
pharmacy?2. When should the medication be taken?3. What is the type of
medication?4. How many refills
are available?5. What is the name
of the pharmacist?
Sample Receipt Two
Rexall Pharmacy190 Boulder Bay
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2P 0Y8
(204) 555-9715April 15, 2013
Retail: $25.17GST: $0.00PST: 0.00
Total: $25.17
Your plan pays: $20.14Your deductible: $5.00
Your total: $10.03Paid today: $10.03 (MasterCard)
1. What is the total costof the medication?
2. How much tax was paid?
3. How did the client pay?
Sample Label ThreeCarberry Pharmacy
1009 Dunstone RoadCarberry , Manitoba
R3T 0P8(204) 555-7831
RX 986453Dr. GermineOlga Harper
Take 1 teaspoon twice a day at meal timesTake all medicationPenicillin Exp. 2015
Refills:0 Pharmacist: Ivy Hippolyte
1. What is the patient’s name?
2. How many teaspoons are to be taken in a single day?
3. How many refills are allowed?
Sample Receipt ThreeCarberry Pharmacy
1009 Dunstone RoadCarberry , Manitoba
R3T 0P8(204) 555-7831
November 19, 2013Retail: $41.09
GST: $0.00PST: 0.00
Total: $41.09
Your plan pays: $41.09Your deductible: $5.00
Your total: $5.00Paid today: $5.00(cash)
1. What is the total cost of the medication?
2. How much did the client pay?
3. How did the patient pay?
Sample Label FourHello Neighbor Pharmacy
3 Crescent BaySteinbach, Manitoba
R2G 8T3(204) 555-5309
RX 083589Dr. J. Oyelana
Elmer NijimbereTake two tablets once a day at breakfast
Penicillin Exp. 2015Refills:3 Pharmacist: Jeanne Takwa
1. What is the name of the pharmacy?
2. In what city is the pharmacy?
3. What the name of the patient?
4. How many tablets are to be taken every day?
Sample Receipt FourHello Neighbor Pharmacy
3 Crescent BaySteinbach, Manitoba
R2G 8T3(204) 555-5309
June 17, 2013
Retail: $83.20GST: $0.00PST: 0.00
Total: $83.20
Your plan pays: $41.60Your total: $41.60
Paid today: $41.60 (cash)
1. What is the date of the prescription?
2. What was the cost?
3. How was the medication paid for?
Sample Label FiveDauphin Pharmacy
42 Lipton RoadDauphin, Manitoba
T7V 0G4(204) 555-6534
RX 459412Dr. A. Babb
Abraham AsmeromTake one tablet three times a day at meal times
Take all medicationPenicillin Exp. 2015
Refills:2 Pharmacist: Ju Yun Park
1. What number can you call if there are questions about this medication?
2. Who is the patient?
3. How many tablets are taken everyday?
4. How many refills are allowed?
Sample Receipt FiveDauphin Pharmacy
42 Lipton RoadDauphin, Manitoba
T7V 0G4(204) 555-6534
January 29, 2013
Retail: $109.46GST: $0.00PST: 0.00
Total: $109.46Your plan pays: $109.46 (by reimbursement)
Your deductible: $0.00 Your total: $109.46
Paid today: $109.46 (MasterCard)
1. What is the date of the prescription?
2. What was the total cost ?
3. How much did the client pay?
4. How was the bill paid?
Review: What did you learn today?• 8 new words related to visiting the
pharmacist• What services your pharmacist can
offer you• Terms common to most prescription
bottles