Formal — to staff
Pharmacy
これは処方箋が必要な薬ですか? — Is this a prescription medicine? (Pharmacy, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
これは処方箋が必要な薬ですか?
これはしょほうせんがひつようなくすりですか?
Is this a prescription medicine?
Romaji: Kore wa shohousen ga hitsuyou na kusuri desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sochira wa ishi no shohousen ga hitsuyou na kusuri to natte orimasu.
Reply
はい、そちらは医師の処方箋が必要な薬となっております。
はい、そちらはいしのしょほうせんがひつようなくすりとなっております。
Yes, that is a medicine that requires a doctor's prescription.
Gesture & etiquette
Maintain polite eye contact and nod slightly while speaking to show professional courtesy.
Do not address the staff member casually or use slang, as it is a professional medical setting.