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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
pharmaceutical
Relating to the preparation and dispensation of drugs.
pharmacology
The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
pharmacist
A trained professional who prepares and dispenses medications.
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.