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Pharmacy
01
a shop where medicines are sold
What is a "pharmacy"?
A pharmacy is a facility where prescription medications and other health-related products are given and sold to patients. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians manage pharmacies, making sure that medications are accurately prepared and given according to prescriptions. Pharmacies also offer counseling on the proper use and potential side effects of medications.
Examples
She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage.
The pharmacy offers over-the-counter medications for common ailments like headaches and colds.
02
the science and practice of formulating and supplying medicines and drugs
Examples
She decided to study pharmacy because of her interest in medicine and helping people.
After completing his degree in pharmacy, he began working as a pharmacist at a hospital.
