pharmacy

[fahr-muh-see]

noun

plural

pharmacies 

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

2. a drugstore.

pharmacy

/ ˈfɑːməsɪ /

noun

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

2. a dispensary

Word History and Origins

Origin of pharmacy¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pharmacy¹

C14: from Medieval Latin pharmacia, from Greek pharmakeia making of drugs, from pharmakon drug

Example Sentences

Many details are still sparse, but the deal is likely to have little impact on what most Americans pay at the pharmacy counter, experts said.

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Boards of pharmacy in several states, including New Mexico and Pennsylvania, have changed their guidelines to allow pharmacists to administer the updated Covid vaccines under guidelines other than those issued by ACIP.

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In practice, Americans ages 6 months and older should be able to get an updated Covid vaccine if they want it, according to doctors, medical groups and pharmacy chains.

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Vertex hasn’t yet achieved broad reimbursement for Journavx, its acute pain medication, and we anticipate a more meaningful revenue contribution later this year after the third major pharmacy benefit manager comes online.

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Also, pay attention to your pharmacy choices, since costs can be lower if you use your plan’s preferred pharmacy.

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Related Words

• apothecary 
• dispensary 
• drugstore