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Pharmacy / Prescription in Korean
약국 = pharmacy. 처방전 = prescription. Many OTC meds need no prescription.
Published on September 14, 2026
Pharmacy = 약국. Prescription = 처방전. Ex. 감기약 주세요, 처방전이 있어요.
Describe symptoms simply. Pharmacists often guide you well.
Levels / phrasings
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 약국 어디예요? | yakguk eodiyeyo? | Where's the pharmacy? | Basic |
| 머리가 아파요 | meoriga apayo | I have a headache | Symptom |
| 처방전이 있어요 | cheobangjeoni isseoyo | I have a prescription | Rx |
| 하루에 몇 번 먹어요? | harue myeot beon meogeoyo? | How many times a day? | Dosage |
Related phrases
- 알약 (aryak): Pill
- 부작용 (bujagyong): Side effect
- 보험 (boheom): Insurance
Tip
State allergies: ○○ 알레르기가 있어요.
Common mistake
This complements broader hospital vocab: focus is counter exchange.
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