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

This occurs with minimal working capital drag, since fulfillment runs through pre-established pharmacy networks rather than capital-intensive durable equipment logistics. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Substances such as sermorelin, tesamorelin, CJC-1295, ipamorelin and a suite of other formulas are reaching more people through compounding pharmacies, telehealth prescribers and longevity clinics. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

The judge signed off on a similar agreement in May that grants prosecutors access to all prescription medication records for Woods at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

In a recent interview, the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acknowledged that the government is producing or acquiring abroad only 30% of the basic medications offered in state pharmacies. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026