Synonyms of apothecary

apothecary

noun

ə-ˈpä-thə-ˌker-ē 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pharmacist
• chemist
• druggist
• pharmacologist

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pharmacy
• drugstore
• dispensary
• sick bay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apothecary

Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Then, the therapists hand-blend your herbs at the traditional apothecary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

Galena Apothecary Overflowing with self-care items, this modern apothecary was a dream stop for my tween. — Kylee Krizmanic, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026

Belif is predominantly a skin care brand, inspired by 19th-century apothecaries and their herbal medicines, mixed with modern scientific Korean beauty theory. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026