B1nounhealthbusiness
US/ˈfɑːr.mə.si/
UK/ˈfɑː.mə.si/
a store or part of a store where medicine is sold and prepared
In context
I stopped at the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.
The pharmacy on the corner stays open until midnight.
She works at a hospital pharmacy and checks every dose carefully.
Words that go with pharmacy
verb + preposition
- go to the pharmacyI need to go to the pharmacy before it closes.
adjective + noun
- local pharmacyOur local pharmacy delivers medicine to elderly customers.
noun + noun
- pharmacy counterAsk for advice at the pharmacy counter.
- pharmacy chainThe pharmacy chain opened ten new stores this year.
- hospital pharmacyThe hospital pharmacy was crowded this morning.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I bought medicine at the pharmacist.Correct: I bought medicine at the pharmacy.