ESL for Pharmacy/Pharmacists 2

📚 Important Words to Know
over-the-counter (OTC) — a medication that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription
generic drug — a medication identical to a brand-name drug in dosage and efficacy but sold at a lower cost
contraindication — a condition or factor that makes a particular drug or treatment inadvisable or potentially harmful
drug interaction — a reaction that occurs when a medication affects the activity of another drug taken simultaneously
dosage — the prescribed amount of a medication and the frequency with which it should be taken
pharmacist — a licensed professional who dispenses medications and advises patients on their safe and effective use
prescription refill — an authorized repeat supply of a medication that a doctor has already prescribed
expiration date — the date after which a medication is no longer guaranteed to be safe or effective
dispense — to officially prepare and distribute a prescribed medication to a patient
co-pay — the fixed amount a patient pays for a prescription after their insurance covers the rest