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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
Spread across three floors, its interior channels old-world apothecaries and midcentury elegance, transporting you to another era.
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airmail.news, 1 Feb. 2025
The explosion of the category is a result of enthusiastic experimentation, with some producers employing an apothecary’s approach to ingredients—the category is not bound to what was done before.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
In addition to the aforementioned cocktail bar inspired by the world of Victorian apothecaries, passengers will be able to enjoy spa treatments on board.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1851 as a small apothecary in New York City's East Village, Kiehl's has spent the past two-ish centuries moving from mortar and pestle to your TikTok FYP.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
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airmail.news, 1 Feb. 2025
The explosion of the category is a result of enthusiastic experimentation, with some producers employing an apothecary’s approach to ingredients—the category is not bound to what was done before.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
In addition to the aforementioned cocktail bar inspired by the world of Victorian apothecaries, passengers will be able to enjoy spa treatments on board.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1851 as a small apothecary in New York City's East Village, Kiehl's has spent the past two-ish centuries moving from mortar and pestle to your TikTok FYP.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apothecary
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Acetaminophen is usually the better choice for fevers, says University of California San Francisco (UCSF) clinical pharmacist Candy Tsourounis.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Speak with your doctor and pharmacist about your plans to fill your prescription early, says Adam James, a pharmacist and manager of immunization and clinical programs at Rite Aid.—
Seraphina Seow,
Outside Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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Walgreens has over 8,000 pharmacies across the United States.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Beyond brushing with a toothbrush, specific tongue-scraping tools — available at pharmacies for as little as $8 — offer an easy way to get rid of plaque and other unwanted build-up.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Apothecary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apothecary. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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