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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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Under the measure, which the legislature is considering this week, doctors, pharmacists and others authorized to prescribe the drugs to end a pregnancy could leave their name off the prescription label.—
Patrick Adams,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The order also expands permits pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 vaccines themselves for the first time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Vaccinations are covered by most health insurance companies, and kids can usually get them at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VCF) Program at their doctor’s office, pharmacies and health clinics that are enrolled in the program.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some people describe hunting for a shot from pharmacy to pharmacy and doctor's office to doctor's office — even sometimes seeking one out of state.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Apothecary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apothecary. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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