pharmacy

[ˈfɑːrməsi]

pharmacy Definition

  • 1a store where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold
  • 2the science or practice of preparing and dispensing medicinal drugs

Using pharmacy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pharmacy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.

  • Example

    The pharmacy is closed on Sundays.

  • Example

    She works at a pharmacy as a pharmacist.

  • Example

    He studied pharmacy in college.

pharmacy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pharmacy

Phrases with pharmacy

  • a website that sells prescription drugs and other health products over the internet

    Example

    I ordered my medication from an online pharmacy.

  • a person who assists a pharmacist in dispensing medications and other pharmacy-related tasks

    Example

    She started working as a pharmacy technician after completing her training.

  • a pharmacy that specializes in preparing customized medications for patients based on their individual needs

    Example

    The doctor prescribed a medication that needed to be specially prepared by a compounding pharmacy.

Origins of pharmacy

from the Greek word 'pharmakon', meaning 'drug'

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Summary: pharmacy in Brief

A 'pharmacy' [ˈfɑːrməsi] is a store where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold, and the science or practice of preparing and dispensing medicinal drugs. It is where people go to pick up their prescriptions or purchase over-the-counter medications. 'Pharmacy' also refers to the study of pharmacy and the profession of pharmacists. Phrases like 'online pharmacy' and 'compounding pharmacy' denote specialized types of pharmacies.

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