Getting a Prescription Refill

Going to a pharmacy in a foreign country can feel confusing—especially when you need medicine and don’t know the right words. This short video teaches you how to ask for a prescription refill in English through a simple, real-life dialogue.

You’ll learn two useful words:
• Prescription – a document from a doctor that allows you to get medicine
• Refill – when the doctor has already approved more doses, so you don’t need a new prescription

In the video, Mia wants to get more medicine but isn’t sure if she needs a new prescription. Daniel, the pharmacist, explains that she still has one refill left, so she can get her medicine without visiting the doctor again.

This situation is common, especially if you’re living abroad. Watch and repeat the key phrases to feel more confident the next time you visit a pharmacy.

Practice your listening and speaking skills while learning useful health-related vocabulary in English. Perfect for ESL learners at any level!