Episode 29: Buying Medicine at the Chemist

在本期节目中，我们将模拟由于感冒喉咙痛去新西兰药房（Chemist）买药的真实对话。学习如何向药剂师描述症状（如 blocked nose 鼻塞、sore throat 喉咙痛），并了解 Panadol、over-the-counter 等常用药房英语！

[00:09] Intro

Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 29, and today we are visiting a local chemist. In New Zealand, you don't always need to see a doctor for minor illnesses like a cold. A quick chat with a pharmacist can get you the relief you need. Let's listen to the conversation.

[00:33] Conversation

Pharmacist: Kia ora! How can I help you today?

Customer: Kia ora. I'm feeling a bit under the weather. I've got a nasty sore throat and a blocked nose.

Pharmacist: Right, sorry to hear. How long have you had these symptoms?

Customer: Just since yesterday, but it's making it hard to sleep.

Pharmacist: Okay. Do you have a cough or a fever as well?

Customer: No, just the throat and the nose.

Pharmacist: I'd recommend some over-the-counter Codral. It'll clear up your nose and soothe your throat. Make sure to take it with some Panadol for any body aches.

Customer: Sounds good. Do I need a prescription for the Codral?

Pharmacist: No, it's over-the-counter, but I'll just need to see your driver's license or passport first.

Customer: Sure, here you go. Cheers!

[01:21] Explains

That was a very common pharmacy interaction! Let's break down the vocabulary. First, Chemist. Spelled C-H-E-M-I-S-T. In New Zealand and Australia, we call a pharmacy or drugstore a chemist. Second, Under the weather. An idiom meaning feeling slightly sick or unwell. Third, Over-the-counter. Spelled O-V-E-R, hyphen, T-H-E, hyphen, C-O-U-N-T-E-R. Medicine you can buy directly off the shelf without a doctor's prescription. Finally, Panadol. Spelled P-A-N-A-D-O-L. The most popular paracetamol brand in New Zealand, used for pain and fever relief. Now let's hear the conversation again at a normal speed.

[02:16] Conversation copy