They’re Right Next To The Abacus Tablets
PHARMACY | RIGHT | OCTOBER 10, 2011
(I’m working behind the counter one morning when an older customer and her son approach.)
Customer: “I’ve been really itchy lately. I need something for the itch. My son used algebra tablets last time.”
Me: “Well you could use an allergy tablet, but you can’t if you have high blood pressure.”
Customer: “I have high blood pressure but this itching is terrible. Can you show me the algebra tablets?”
Me: “I can’t recommend the allergy tablets, then. It could interact with your medicine.”
Customer: “I know, but my son had algebra tablets last time and they helped with the itching.”
Me: “Yes, the allergy tablets would interact though. So I can’t recommend those.”
Customer: “Which of these algebra tablets would you recommend?”
Me: *gives up* “The pink box.
|