pharmacy; drugstore; dispensary
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
pharmacy; drugstore; chemist's shop
Refers to retail establishments that sell medications, health products, and sometimes cosmetics. Can be independent shops or part of a chain.
A new pharmacy opened on the street corner.
Go to the pharmacy and buy me a box of cold medicine.
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This pharmacy is open twenty-four hours.
noun
hospital pharmacy; dispensary
Refers to the department within a medical facility where prescriptions are filled and medications are dispensed to patients. Usually not open to the general public without a prescription from that hospital.
After the doctor writes the prescription, please go to the pharmacy on the first floor to pick up the medicine.
The hospital pharmacy operates on a twenty-four hour duty system.
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This medicine requires a prescription to obtain from the dispensary.