Empty Stomach
As a pharmacist, the general public expects us to be rather professional. Thus is is easy (and fun!) to catch people off guard by having a sense of humor... The following exchange took place between me and one of my patients: Me: Take this medication on an empty stomach. Patient: Does it say that on the label? Me: Yes, on the sticker, next to the drawing of a stomach. Patient: Ewww, gross! Me: You should see what we put on the suppositories.
Birth Control and Sleep
An elderly woman went into the doctor's office. When the doctor asked why she was there, she replied, "I'd like to have some birth control pills."
Taken aback, the doctor thought for a minute and then said, "Excuse me, Mrs. Smith, but you're 75 years old. What possible use could you have for birth control pills?"
The woman responded, "They help me sleep better."
The doctor thought some more and continued, "How in the world do birth control pills help you to sleep?"
The woman said, "I put them in my granddaughter's orange juice and I sleep better at night."
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Prescription Change
The patient shook his doctor's hand in gratitude and said, "Since we are the best of friends, I would not want to insult you by offering payment. But I would like for you to know that I had mentioned you in my will." "That is very kind of you," said the doctor emotionally, and then added, "Can I see that prescription I just gave you? I'd like to make a little change..."
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The Roach
Years ago I had filled a prescription for a dear customer for the drug "RONIACOL" manufactured by the ROCHE Pharmaceutical Co. (Manufacturers had just started printing the company name or identification on the tablets.)
After delivering the prescription, I received a frantic telephone call. The caller said "Thank you for delivering my medicine, but you have made a terrible mistake." After asking what the problem was, she said: "You have sent me ROACH POISON." She said, "It's printed right on the tablet!"
This took a little tactful explanation.
