Writing a prescription for both Zithromax Z-Pak and Tamiflu for the same person SCREAMS "I don't know what I'm doing!" to the pharmacist.
I understand that diagnosing isn't easy. But jeez, PICK ONE! Don't just give the guy a pharmaceutical cocktail and hope that everything turns out all right!
Random thoughts on people, places and things.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Strange Marketing
Synonyms
I kid you not, someone just asked what the difference is between "medication" and "drugs." He was totally serious.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Chicken Soup for the Soul?
Monday, November 2, 2009
You're All Set
So, when I'm ringing out a customer and the transaction is complete, I tend to make a closing statement. One that I use frequently is, "You're all set, have a great day!"
Yesterday, I said this to a customer, to which he sarcastically replied, "Oh yeah? And what is it that I'm all set for?" Ugh, whatever. What I wanted to say was GFY, but I didn't.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: WHY do people go out of their way to be rude? It takes more effort to be a jerk than it does to be a pleasant person.
Yesterday, I said this to a customer, to which he sarcastically replied, "Oh yeah? And what is it that I'm all set for?" Ugh, whatever. What I wanted to say was GFY, but I didn't.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: WHY do people go out of their way to be rude? It takes more effort to be a jerk than it does to be a pleasant person.
Well, That's One Way to Do It...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Long Time No Blog
Sorry, I've been feeling less than inspired lately. Got the retail blues, I suppose. I will write again soon.
Flu season has done a number on me, and I got to the point where I wanted to punch the next person that asked for a flu shot. And now the H1N1 is shipping out soon. Glory.
Before I leave for a while, I'll leave you with a short little story from last night:
This great lady, who is one of my favorite customers came in last night at the drive through. We were chatting and I was getting her prescriptions ready, and right as I handed her the bag and started to send her on her way, she asked me:
"Can you go grab me a Kit-Kat?"
Oh, bless her heart. Thank goodness she is one of my favorites.
Flu season has done a number on me, and I got to the point where I wanted to punch the next person that asked for a flu shot. And now the H1N1 is shipping out soon. Glory.
Before I leave for a while, I'll leave you with a short little story from last night:
This great lady, who is one of my favorite customers came in last night at the drive through. We were chatting and I was getting her prescriptions ready, and right as I handed her the bag and started to send her on her way, she asked me:
"Can you go grab me a Kit-Kat?"
Oh, bless her heart. Thank goodness she is one of my favorites.
Monday, October 12, 2009
People Watching
People are so strange.
I suppose I have odd habits that people notice, too. I noticed this one person who came to the drive through and had the largest collection of headbands (in every color and fabric) scattered along her dashboard. What? It was just the most random thing I've seen in a while.
I suppose I have odd habits that people notice, too. I noticed this one person who came to the drive through and had the largest collection of headbands (in every color and fabric) scattered along her dashboard. What? It was just the most random thing I've seen in a while.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
OMG, WTF?
I thought I was hearing things, but it is indeed true.
There's a new song on the airwaves called "LOL Smiley Face."
I have nothing clever to say. I think this one speaks for itself. WHAT are these record labels thinking?
There's a new song on the airwaves called "LOL Smiley Face."
I have nothing clever to say. I think this one speaks for itself. WHAT are these record labels thinking?
Monday, October 5, 2009
A Case of the "Crazies"
This very strange woman came in for a flu shot. I can't describe it; she was just a weird one.
It got really weird when I was ready to give her shot. She said, "Tell me when," so I did.
She started screaming "Ow, oh, OW!" before I touched her with the needle. And I had people in the waiting area witnessing this. Lovely.
It got really weird when I was ready to give her shot. She said, "Tell me when," so I did.
She started screaming "Ow, oh, OW!" before I touched her with the needle. And I had people in the waiting area witnessing this. Lovely.
Think Your Patients are Bad?
I complain about customers a lot. They drive me insane. But a friend of mine is a dental hygienist, and reminded me that these morons are EVERYWHERE. Good to know I'm not alone.
"No, Mr. Smith. Running out of toothpaste is not a good reason to stop brushing your teeth."
OMG! You can't be serious.
"No, Mr. Smith. Running out of toothpaste is not a good reason to stop brushing your teeth."
OMG! You can't be serious.
You Deserved It!
I'm on my way to work the other day, and this idiot was driving like a total jerk. I tried to ignore him/her and continued on as I went through the tollbooth to get on the highway.
The ramp we were about to get onto is under major construction right now, with lots of those construction barrels along the way.
Well, as I'm sitting there paying my toll, jackass is in the lane next to me and decides to race to get in front of me. Again, I'm trying to ignore. Turns out that lane he's in makes a *very* sharp merge into my lane. He made it over, sped up, and managed to swipe one of the orange barrels with the entire right side of his car. And TOTALLY smashed up the side mirror! Plastic went flying, it's hanging by a thread. Oh, it was grand. You idiot! I couldn't help but take a picture.
Definitely the DOUCHEBAG of the day!
The ramp we were about to get onto is under major construction right now, with lots of those construction barrels along the way.
Well, as I'm sitting there paying my toll, jackass is in the lane next to me and decides to race to get in front of me. Again, I'm trying to ignore. Turns out that lane he's in makes a *very* sharp merge into my lane. He made it over, sped up, and managed to swipe one of the orange barrels with the entire right side of his car. And TOTALLY smashed up the side mirror! Plastic went flying, it's hanging by a thread. Oh, it was grand. You idiot! I couldn't help but take a picture.
Definitely the DOUCHEBAG of the day!

Thursday, October 1, 2009
Que Jeopardy Tune
I am so exhausted from today. So many flu shots, so many scripts, so many questions.
At the end of the day, someone asked me if neomycin is related to penicillin. And I paused...for a very, very long time.
My brain is shot! Thank God I remembered how to get home.
HOT MESS!
At the end of the day, someone asked me if neomycin is related to penicillin. And I paused...for a very, very long time.
My brain is shot! Thank God I remembered how to get home.
HOT MESS!
Did I Mention It's FREE?
Earlier today I did quite a few flu shots. Our store was giving free gifts away as a promotion.
Would you believe that a guy came back, wanting a different color/size/flavor of his free gift?
DUDE...IT'S FREE!
I'm at a loss for words.
Would you believe that a guy came back, wanting a different color/size/flavor of his free gift?
DUDE...IT'S FREE!
I'm at a loss for words.
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