as in drugstore
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold
stopped at the pharmacy for tissues and cold medicine
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Recent Examples of pharmacy
At a pharmacy in Boulder Creek, not far from the epicenter, some items fell off shelves.
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Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Congress included significant pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in the 2026 spending package that strengthened transparency and rebate pass-through requirements—policies that shift financial incentives from industry middleman toward patient care.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Lilly said the drug will be available for free home shipping via its LillyDirect platform starting April 6, with broader availability via pharmacies and telehealth providers shortly after.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The sites represent a new tack for CVS, as retail pharmacies continue to struggle with how to best serve customers who are increasingly shopping for everyday items and medications online.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Congress included significant pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in the 2026 spending package that strengthened transparency and rebate pass-through requirements—policies that shift financial incentives from industry middleman toward patient care.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Lilly said the drug will be available for free home shipping via its LillyDirect platform starting April 6, with broader availability via pharmacies and telehealth providers shortly after.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The sites represent a new tack for CVS, as retail pharmacies continue to struggle with how to best serve customers who are increasingly shopping for everyday items and medications online.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmacy
drugstore
Noun
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For a drugstore option, Dove’s bond-repairing mask is a favorite.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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Scroll on to shop our favorite drugstore nail polishes.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pharmacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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