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At the Pharmacy
Learn the most important words for visiting a pharmacy in Norway.
The pharmacy is important for looking after your health. Here are the words you need:
Important words at the pharmacy
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| apotek | /a-po-tek/ | Apoteket er på hjørnet. — The pharmacy is on the corner. |
| resept | /re-sept/ | Jeg har resept fra legen. — I have a prescription from the doctor. |
| medisin | /me-di-seen/ | Jeg trenger denne medisinen. — I need this medicine. |
| smertestillende | /smer-te-stil-en-de/ | Har dere smertestillende? — Do you have painkillers? |
| plaster | /plas-ter/ | Jeg trenger et plaster. — I need a plaster. |
| vitaminer | /vi-ta-mi-ner/ | Jeg tar D-vitaminer. — I take vitamin D supplements. |
| hostesaft | /hoos-te-saft/ | Kan jeg få hostesaft? — Can I have cough syrup? |
| allergimedisin | /al-er-gi-me-di-seen/ | Jeg trenger allergimedisin. — I need allergy medicine. |
Important to know
In Norway Apotek 1, Vitusapotek and Boots are the largest pharmacy chains. Many common medicines can be bought without a prescription. Pharmacy staff generally speak English well. Vitamin D is recommended for everyone in Norway due to the lack of sunlight in winter!
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