as in drugstore
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 pharmacy Online pharmacies and wellness shops are cashing in on the deworming craze, with one offering parasite cleanses for $200 a month. Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025 Walgreens, meanwhile, reached an agreement with Rite Aid to acquire prescription files from some of its pharmacy locations across nine states. Addy Bink, The Hill, 16 June 2025 This is why, a few years ago, the COVID-vaccine-distribution efforts that drew so heavily on local doctors and pharmacies were prioritized over larger-scale efforts. Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025 Perhaps the most accessible and straightforward alternative is prescription discount cards, which empower patients to save a significant percentage of overall cost on thousands of drugs at participating pharmacies nationwide. Alexandra Robertson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pharmacy
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drugstore
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  • The classic drugstore brand has gotten in on this popular trend, incorporating rice water with antioxidants and pro-vitamin B5 to protect and nourish your strands.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
  • These are professional-grade solutions, not every day drugstore buys.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 June 2025

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“Pharmacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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