pharmacy
1 of 1noun/ˈfɑrməsi/
Forms:pharmacies
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a shop where medicines are sold
B2Learn more on WikipediaA pharmacy is a facility where prescription medications and other health-related products are given and sold to patients. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians manage pharmacies, making sure that medications are accurately prepared and given according to prescriptions. Pharmacies also offer counseling on the proper use and potential side effects of medications.
- She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage.
- The pharmacy offers over-the-counter medications for common ailments like headaches and colds.
- The local pharmacy provides vaccination services and health consultations.
- The pharmacy was well-stocked with both prescription drugs and health supplements.
- They visited the pharmacy for advice on managing a chronic condition with medication.
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the science and practice of formulating and supplying medicines and drugs
- She decided to study pharmacy because of her interest in medicine and helping people.
- After completing his degree in pharmacy, he began working as a pharmacist at a hospital.
- Advances in pharmacy have greatly improved the development of life-saving drugs.
- The university offers a comprehensive program in pharmacy for aspiring pharmacists.
- The field of pharmacy requires an in-depth understanding of how drugs interact with the human body.
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