They Don’t Pussyfoot With Pet Safety
HEALTH & BODY, IMPOSSIBLE DEMANDS, PHARMACY, REDDIT | HEALTHY | CREDIT: DEADEYES2019 | NOVEMBER 28, 2020
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains content of a medical nature. It is not intended as medical advice.
My girlfriend has a cat, and I’m allergic to it; I get incredibly itchy. I treat these allergies with promethazine, and it works perfectly.
I queue up at the pharmacy, and it comes to my turn to order.
Me: “Hi, could I get the [Promethazine Brand], please?”
Dispenser: “Of course. Can I ask what you’re using it for, sir?”
Me: “My cat allergies.”
Dispenser: *Frowning slightly* “Excuse me for a moment.”
She walks to the back and I can see her discussing something with the pharmacist. Then, she returns.
Dispenser: “I’m sorry, sir; we can’t sell you this if you are going to give it to your cat.”
I am slightly taken aback by this and try not to laugh.
Me: “Sorry, I meant it’s for my allergies to cats.”
We both laughed, and she jokingly claimed that it had been a long day.
That brand even has a cat on the packaging here in England.
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