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Returning or Exchanging Medicine

A customer approaches the counter to return or exchange a purchased medicine due to a mistake, allergic reaction, or change of mind, inquiring about the pharmacy's policy.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

1
customer (Female)
Hi, I bought this medicine yesterday, but I think I made a mistake. Can I return it?
2
pharmacist (Male)
Good morning. Let me check for you. Do you have your receipt?
3
customer (Female)
Yes, here it is. I realized I already had this at home after I got back.
4
pharmacist (Male)
Okay, thank you. Our policy states that we can accept returns within 7 days with a receipt, as long as the packaging is unopened and undamaged. Is the seal still intact?
5
customer (Female)
Yes, it's completely sealed. I haven't opened it at all.
6
pharmacist (Male)
Perfect. In that case, we can process a full refund for you. Would you like it back on your card or in cash?
7
customer (Female)
On my card, please.
8
pharmacist (Male)
Alright. Your refund has been processed. It should show up on your statement within 3-5 business days. Is there anything else I can help you with today?
9
customer (Female)
No, that's all. Thank you so much for your help!
10
pharmacist (Male)
You're welcome. Have a good day!

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

receipt

A piece of paper given by a store that proves you bought something; it's important for returns to show proof of purchase.

policy

The rules or guidelines a store follows, like for returns; use it when asking about store procedures.

return

To bring back an item to a store for a refund or exchange because of a mistake; common in shopping situations.

packaging

The box or wrapper around a product; stores check if it's unopened to ensure it's unused.

seal

A strip or cover that keeps a package closed; if intact, it means the product hasn't been opened.

refund

Money given back by a store after a return; you can ask for it in cash or on your card.

processed

Handled or completed, like when a refund is done; it means the action is finished but may take time to show.

business days

Weekdays when businesses operate, excluding weekends and holidays; used for timing like refunds taking 3-5 days.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Can I return it?

This is a polite way to ask if you can give back an item; use it at the start of a return request. It uses 'can' for permission in a question form.

Do you have your receipt?

A common question from store staff to check proof of purchase; it's useful for learners to respond yes or no. Simple yes/no question structure.

Our policy states that we can accept returns within 7 days with a receipt.

Explains store rules clearly; useful for understanding formal announcements. 'States that' introduces the rule, and 'within 7 days' specifies time limit.

Is the seal still intact?

Asks if the package is unopened; practical for checking item condition. 'Still intact' means undamaged and unchanged.

Would you like it back on your card or in cash?

Offers choices politely for refund method; great for service interactions. 'Would you like' is a conditional for polite suggestions, with 'or' for options.

Your refund has been processed.

Confirms the return is complete; use to inform customers. Present perfect 'has been processed' shows a recent action with ongoing effect.

Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Standard closing question in customer service to check for more needs; polite and professional. Open-ended question using 'anything else' for additional help.

Thank you so much for your help!

Expresses strong gratitude; useful at the end of interactions. 'So much' emphasizes thanks, making it warmer than simple 'thank you'.