pharmacy

American  

[fahr-muh-see] / ˈfɑr mə si /

noun

plural

pharmacies

1. Also called pharmaceutics.  the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines.

2. a drugstore.

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pharmacy British  

/ ˈfɑːməsɪ /

noun

1. Also called: pharmaceutics.  the practice or art of preparing and dispensing drugs

2. a dispensary

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Etymology

Origin of pharmacy

1645–55; earlier pharmacia < Medieval Latin < Greek pharmakeía druggist's work. See pharmaco-, -y ³

Example Sentences

Some of the mines have become makeshift cities, workers said, with pharmacies, hair salons, restaurants offering satellite internet and television.

From The Wall Street Journal

But in March, she developed a rash that did not improve despite using creams from a pharmacy.

From BBC

Since February 2025, online pharmacies have been required to employ stricter checks to stop people who are already a healthy weight or have a history of eating disorders buying weight-loss jabs.

From BBC

Grace says her pharmacy follows guidelines set by the General Pharmaceutical Council when offering its weight-loss service, which includes an initial face‑to‑face consultation before prescribing medication, and then monthly check‑ins afterwards.

From BBC

The streets of the state capital Guadalajara were almost empty as stores, pharmacies and gas stations shut down.

From Barron's

Related Words

• apothecary
• dispensary
• drugstore