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/ˈfɑːrməsi/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The science or practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs.
She studied pharmacy at the university and now works as a pharmacist.
A store or shop where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold.
I need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.
The branch of medicine concerned with the preparation and use of drugs.
Pharmacy plays a crucial role in patient care and medication management.
Etymology
The word 'pharmacy' comes from the Greek 'pharmakon', meaning 'drug' or 'medicine'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
behind the pharmacy counter:
The area where prescription medications are prepared and dispensed.
take to the pharmacy:
To go to the pharmacy to get medication.
Pharmacy Technician:
An individual trained to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
The 'drugstore'.
I'm heading to the pharmacy to pick up some Tylenol.
A place for casual chats and medicine.
He's at the pharmacy again, just grabbing some snacks and painkillers.