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as in pharmacist
a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription
in olden days the apothecary had few drugs that actually cured anything, most substances being little more than pain relievers
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as in pharmacy
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold
the historic village boasts an old-fashioned apothecary that's been there for almost a century and a half
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Recent Examples of apothecary
As part of its celebration, Oswald’s has launched a new line of apothecary and soda products to pay homage to its roots in the pharmacy business and to the soda fountain the pharmacy opened in 1917 (and closed in 1960).
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The structure includes a traditional kitchen and living room alongside a blacksmith shop, vampire crypt and apothecary.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Coming in three different sizes, these glass apothecary jars are perfect for bathroom essentials, such as cotton swabs, makeup wipes, or flosser picks.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Eventually, hard candies were made from the plant and carried in many apothecaries and general stores.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The structure includes a traditional kitchen and living room alongside a blacksmith shop, vampire crypt and apothecary.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Coming in three different sizes, these glass apothecary jars are perfect for bathroom essentials, such as cotton swabs, makeup wipes, or flosser picks.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Eventually, hard candies were made from the plant and carried in many apothecaries and general stores.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apothecary
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Types of health care providers may include people like physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and physician assistants.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, secretive and unregulated practices by PBMs, which are heavily consolidated, have led to a chorus of drug manufacturers, pharmacists, and government regulators calling for more oversight.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, have been around since the late 1960s and serve as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and health insurance providers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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As far as where to get the flu vaccine, a doctor’s office, pharmacy or local health department are all safe options.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Apothecary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apothecary. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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