Going to the Pharmacy 

by Svetlana, Anna, Myo Myat and Salah

If you are new to Pittsburgh, what should you do when you need to go to the pharmacy?

You should:

• Use Google Maps to find a pharmacy in your neighborhood / near you
• Ask family, friends and neighbors to help you find a pharmacy
• Bring your prescription from the doctor 
• Research names of medicine
• Talk to the pharmacy assistant 
•  If you don't have a prescription, tell your symptoms to the pharmacy assistant and ask what medicine you need

You should talk to:

• Pharmacy Assistant 
• Pharmacist 
• Family and friends 
• Neighbors
• Co-workers
• Caseworker  

Questions you should ask:

• Could you help me? / Could you please help me?
• What medicine is good for my symptoms?
• What is the best medicine for a cold?
• Could/Can you help me find this medicine?
• What's the name of a medicine for my problem / illness?
• Will my insurance cover this medicine? (for prescription medication) 
• How long do I need to take this medicine?
• When and where can I get the COVID vaccine? 
• Do I need to get a COVID test? 
• Could you fill my prescription?
• Could you refill my prescription? 
• Could you advise me about vitamins / supplements? 

Resources:

• CVS
  
• Rite Aid
  
• Giant Eagle Pharmacy
  
• Google--search for information about medicines and look for information to get help when you are sick
  
• Translator
• Vocabulary to help your visit to the pharmacy:
• Pharmacy words
  
• Prescription labels