pharmacy

[ fahr-muh-see ]

noun

, plural phar·ma·cies.

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

pharmacy

/ ˈfɑːməsɪ /

noun

1. Also calledpharmaceutics 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

It said it had "strengthened access to sexual and reproductive services by providing services online as well as through GPs, pharmacies, and sexual health clinics".

From BBC

Amazon has pick-up counters or self-service lockers at retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies.

From Los Angeles Times

The prime minister also announced a series of government measures to combat violence against women, including funding for pharmacies to dispense home drug test kits under a pilot scheme to fight chemical submission.

From BBC

Amazon operates an internet pharmacy, and the company announced in June that its subscription service is available to Medicare enrollees.

From Los Angeles Times

That "market structure" is the result of big insurers, PBMs, and pharmacies teaming up — by means of mergers and acquisitions — to control the industry.

From Salon

Related Words

• apothecary
• dispensary
• drugstore