Synonyms for

Pharmacy

Verb / ˈfɑ:rmʌsi: / Another word for pharmacy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a store where medicines are prepared and sold

Synonyms & similar words

chemistsshop drugstore apothecarysshop chemists pharmaceutics drugstore chemist's apothecary dispensary pharmaceutical pharmaceutics pharmacopoeia pharmacology

Synonyms by register

Formal

apothecary dispensary drugstore

Informal

drug store chemist's chemist shop

Literary

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Common collocations

  • local pharmacy
  • community pharmacy
  • online pharmacy
  • pharmacy technician
  • pharmacy benefit manager
  • chain pharmacy
  • independent pharmacy

Word family

noun pharmacy
adjective pharmaceutical

Usage note

While 'pharmacy' is the most common term, 'apothecary' is an older term often used for historical contexts or in a more formal or literary sense. 'Chemist' is common in British English.

Example sentences

  1. I need to go to the pharmacy to get some cough medicine.
  2. My mom works at the pharmacy and helps people with their medicine.
  3. The pharmacy is closed on Sundays.
  4. The pharmacist at the pharmacy gave me good advice on how to take my medicine.
  5. I went to the pharmacy to buy some band-aids.

Quotes

  • The pharmacy is a place where the sick go to get well - if they can afford it. - Terence McKenna
  • The difference between a good pharmacy and a great one is the passion and the drive of the owner to make it great. - Anonymous
  • I'm like a pharmacist, if you need the real dope, come see me. - Lil Wayne

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