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  • What does EXCEED mean?
    To be more than
  • Can you give an example of a SIDE EFFECT for a medicaiton?
    You may feel drowsy/dizzy/nauseous, You may have discolouration of urine/feces
  • How can you ask a pharmacist about storage for medication?
    How do I store the medicine/medication?
  • What does AILMENTS mean?
    Sickness, disease, something that makes you sick
  • What does NAUSEOUS mean?
    Feeling like you have to throw up
  • What does IMMUNOCOMPROMISED mean?
    Someone who has a weaker immune system, can get sick more easily
  • What are 3 services offered at the PHARMACY?
    Vaccines/Immunizations, Blood Pressure Checker, Prescriptions/Medication, COVID check, Travel Health Clinic
  • What does PRESCRIPTION mean?
    A doctor's instructions about the medication or treatment needed
  • What does EFFECTIVE mean?
    It works, it produces a result, it is successful
  • Which is more expensive? Brand or Generic Medicine?
    Brand Medicine
  • What is an example of a MINOR AILMENT?
    Acne, acid reflux, UTI, herpes, contraception, allergic rhinitis
  • What does CONTAGIOUS mean?
    Transmissible, can pass from person to person
  • How much are DISPENSING FEES in British Columbia?
    Around $10.88
  • This medication makes you feel drowsy or dizzy. Should you drive or operate machinery?
    No, you should not drive or operate machinery.
  • Can you give an example of a PRECAUTION for a medication?
    Do not drive or operate machinery, Do not eat dairy products, Do not take with alcohol
  • What is a MINOR AILMENT?
    Small sickness
  • This medication may upset your stomach. Take it with a full stomach. Can I take this medication right after I wake up?
    No, you need to have a full stomach.
  • You need to take 1 tablet 2 times a day for 7 weeks. If I take my first pill at 8am, when do I take my second pill?
    8pm
  • What does DOSAGE mean?
    The amount of medicine to take
  • What does PRECAUTION mean?
    Being careful so something bad doesn't happen
  • What is PHARMACARE?
    Government program to help pay for medicine/medical supplies.