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

Fuelled by a social media buzz and celebrity users including Elon Musk, the drug has since been flying off pharmacy shelves around the world.

From BBC

Betty Pritchard has finally decided to retire from her job at a community pharmacy after 59 years - and at the age of 91.

From BBC

"As a result, this technology could be used in the future to offer virtual triage services in walk-in clinics, pharmacies, and community centers."

From Science Daily

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

Related Words

• apothecary
• dispensary
• drugstore