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

The pharmacies' body, which isn’t a trade union, says 700 pharmacies have shut in England in the last two years alone - the equivalent of seven a week - because of workloads and budget cuts.

From BBC

She was able to refill her prescriptions at her pharmacy, and someone offered her a new wardrobe and other goods.

From Los Angeles Times

The drug typically costs between £150 and £200 for a four-week supply and can be purchased from any registered pharmacy in the UK.

From BBC

She has a friend trying to pick up more medicine at the pharmacy for her but she hopes the Red Cross might also have some of the medication she needs.

From Los Angeles Times

Kroger grocery stores, which do business in 35 states, provide pharmacy services to its customers in addition to selling food and other goods.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apothecary
• dispensary
• drugstore