Synonyms of pharmacy

pharmacy

noun

ˈfär-mə-sē 

as in drugstore

a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold

stopped at the pharmacy for tissues and cold medicine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drugstore
• dispensary
• apothecary
• sick bay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pharmacy

The Food and Drug Administration is convening a panel of outside experts for a two-day meeting starting Thursday to make recommendations on whether compounding pharmacies should be allowed to make some of the most popular injectable peptides. — Will Stone, NPR, 22 July 2026

Many are not eligible to be dispensed by compounding pharmacies, and experts warn that rising demand is fueling an unregulated online market that could be dangerous. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Phased enforcement deadlines followed for 503A pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

In adding pet prescriptions to its pharmacy options, CVS joins fellow retailers including Publix, Costco, Walmart and Walgreens, which also offer the option. — ABC News, 21 July 2026