At the Pharmacy: Two Tablets, Three Times a Day

Hi there! Are you picking up or dropping off?

Picking up. My doctor sent it this morning.

Sure thing. What's your last name, please?

It's Nguyen. N-G-U-Y-E-N.

Sorry, was that N-G-U or N-U-G?

N-G-U. Don't worry, everyone gets it wrong!

Ha, got it! And your date of birth?

It's March 14, 1992.

Perfect. Your antibiotic is ready, Mr. Nguyen.

Okay, so these are 500 mg tablets.

You need to take 2, 3 times a day.

Wait... 23 a day? Are you serious?

Oh no, I can't swallow that many pills!

Ha! No, no, not 23!

2 tablets, 3 times a day.

Oh! So 2 at breakfast, 2 at lunch,

and 2 at dinner. That's 6 a day.

Exactly! And keep taking them for 7 days.

But never take more than 6 in 24 hours.

Hmm, and what if I forget one?

Just take it when you remember. Don't take extra.

Okay, thanks. How much do I owe you?

With your insurance, the copay is $15.40.

Sorry, was that 15 or 50?

1-5, fifteen. That's $15.40.

Phew! I almost gave you $50!

Let me repeat that back, just to be sure.

2 tablets, 3 times a day, for 7 days.

And never more than 6 in 24 hours!

Perfect, you've got it! Feel better soon!

Thanks! And sorry about the 23 pills!