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Pharmacy: meaning, definitions and examples

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pharmacy

 

[ หˆfษ‘หr.mษ™.si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical establishment

A pharmacy is a retail store that sells medications and other health-related products. Pharmacies are often staffed by pharmacists who are trained to advise on the safe use of medications. In addition to prescription drugs, pharmacies may also offer over-the-counter medications, health screenings, and immunizations. They play an essential role in healthcare by providing access to necessary medications and expert advice on their use.

Synonyms

apothecary, chemist, drugstore

Examples of usage

  • I need to pick up my prescription at the pharmacy.
  • The pharmacy offers flu shots every fall.
  • She works as a pharmacist in a local pharmacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "pharmacy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farmรกcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ‡เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Apotheke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apotek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟั‚ะตะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apteka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่–ฌๅฑ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pharmacie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ farmacia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eczane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุฏู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรฉkรกrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lekรกreลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏๅบ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lekarna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ apรณtek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ั–ั…ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apteka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ farmacia

Etymology

The term 'pharmacy' derives from the Greek word 'pharmakon,' which translates to 'drug' or 'medicine.' In ancient times, a pharmacist was often referred to as an apothecary, a person who prepared and sold medicines. The practice of pharmacy has its roots in ancient civilizations, where herbs and other natural substances were used for therapeutic purposes. The role of pharmacists evolved over the centuries, especially during the Middle Ages, when apothecaries began to emerge as specialized practitioners. The modern concept of a pharmacy as a licensed facility providing both medications and healthcare advice developed in the 19th and 20th centuries, reflecting advances in medical science and shifting public health needs. Today, pharmacies play a vital role in healthcare systems worldwide, ensuring safe and effective access to medications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,089, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.