pharmacy
noun
the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines.
pharmacies
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pluralof pharmacy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Compounding pharmacies, which mix bespoke drugs, are a loophole in the U.S. regulatory system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the intervening years, however, a cottage industry of compounding pharmacies emerged, including Ro and Hims & Hers Health.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Those treatments also may be available for same-day pickup at CVS pharmacies, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
And on Wednesday, Havana said it would open up major sectors such as gas stations, electricity generation, trash collection and pharmacies to private firms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
“I had to go to three different pharmacies to find one of these.”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
