as in drugstores
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold
stopped at the pharmacy for tissues and cold medicine
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Recent Examples of pharmacies
Experts see the reckoning as reminiscent of cases against tobacco and opioid markets, and the plaintiffs hope that social media platforms will see similar outcomes as cigarette makers and drug companies, pharmacies and distributors.
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Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
If reimbursement falls below acquisition cost, pharmacies cannot sustainably stock medications.
—Eric J. Larson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Vaccines are available at pharmacies and healthcare providers’ offices.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, there are instructions for each drug, referring consumers to manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at local pharmacies.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Like Calado, the requirements for pick-up have been difficult with pharmacies shut down.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies may be open under adjusted hours on Presidents Day.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes deploying tools such as digital avatars to conduct basic medical interviews, robotic systems for remote diagnostics, and drones to deliver medication where pharmacies don't exist.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
If reimbursement falls below acquisition cost, pharmacies cannot sustainably stock medications.
—Eric J. Larson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Vaccines are available at pharmacies and healthcare providers’ offices.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, there are instructions for each drug, referring consumers to manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at local pharmacies.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Like Calado, the requirements for pick-up have been difficult with pharmacies shut down.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies may be open under adjusted hours on Presidents Day.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes deploying tools such as digital avatars to conduct basic medical interviews, robotic systems for remote diagnostics, and drones to deliver medication where pharmacies don't exist.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmacies
drugstores
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Milani’s Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick is available at most mass beauty retailers and drugstores, including Ulta Beauty, Amazon, Target, CVS, in addition to Milani’s website.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
23 Jan. 2026
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Plus, bananas are inexpensive and sold at most grocery stores, as well as some drugstores and cafes.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Pharmacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacies. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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