pharmacy
noun
phar·ma·cy
ˈfär-mə-sē 
plural pharmacies
1
: the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs
2
a
: a place where medicines are compounded or dispensed
b
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She's studying pharmacy at the university.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The council was set up in 2023 to oversee the $3 billion Florida is to receive over 18 years as part of court settlements with opioid manufacturers, pharmacies and distributors.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Besides Akhparian’s office, other businesses located within that shopping center include an insurance firm, pharmacy and food market.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
An on-the-go pharmacy of all of your favorite things, of sorts.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Pharmacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pharmacy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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pharmacy
noun
phar·ma·cy
ˈfär-mə-sē
plural pharmacies
1
: the art, practice, or profession of preparing drugs according to a doctor's prescription
2
a
: a place where medicines are made or distributed
b
Medical Definition
pharmacy
noun
phar·ma·cy
ˈfär-mə-sē
plural pharmacies
1
: the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs
2
a
: a place where medicines are compounded or dispensed
a hospital pharmacy
b
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