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

There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants. — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Arnold in 1766 ran a successful New Haven apothecary, had ships, and had solid trade with the West Indies and Newfoundland, said Joanna Steinberg, the New Haven Museum’s director of learning and engagement. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

Eventually, hard candies were made from the plant and carried in many apothecaries and general stores. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

The film’s popularity has tripled business for the mystical shop and apothecary, which offers a wide range of services including magical advice, custom spell crafting, psychic readings, healing sessions, classes, clergy services, drum circles and vision quests. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026