An Apotheke (Apotheken for plural), sells medications and over-the-counter medications. The over-the-counter medications are usually in sealed displayed counters (so they're really not over-the counter ^_^) and you'll have to ask the pharmacist for it, yes even aspirin. A German pharmacy (Apotheke), sells medications and only medications.
A Drogerie or Drugstore is not a Pharmacy (so don't confuse the two). A Drogerie doesn't have an American equivalent. (Mostly because everything is compact in one store example: Wal-Mart.) At a Drogerie you can buy products such as body care, hair care, cosmetics, household cleaners and snacks. You can buy throat lozenges here but that’s the only thing close to a “medicine” that you are going to get. So it’s basically Walgreens or CVS or Boots (UK) without the over-the-counter medication or prescribed medication. My favourite drogerie is Rossmann. You’ll see soon enough. ^_^
Recap:
Apotheke + Drogerie = CVS or Boots
Also, if you were to go to a German pharmacist and explained your symptoms they can give you the medication you need on the spot. They are really fast and super friendly.
I hope this helped.
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