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as in pharmacists
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 pharmacies
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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Noun
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Here’s what pharmacists and doctors who treat postpartum depression and anxiety want new moms to know.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
28 Oct. 2025 -
Issue clear, accessible guidance to pharmacists, health care providers, and to the public about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Under her plan, the county’s network of Live Well centers would be prime sites to house clinics and pharmacies for those unable to access public health care coverage.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Apothecaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apothecaries. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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