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Apotheke or Drogerie?

Apotheke or Drogerie?

A classic trap:

  • die Apotheke, -n is the pharmacy: prescription medicine and most other Medikamente, with a pharmacist’s advice.
  • die Drogerie, -n sells everyday products — Shampoo, Zahnpasta, Seife. In Germany it may also sell a few simple remedies, but with a Rezept you always go to the Apotheke.

English “drugstore” pulls you the wrong way!

Tip

Got a prescription? Apotheke — look for the big red A. Need shampoo? Drogerie.