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apothecary

noun

ə-ˈpä-thə-ˌker-ē

Definition of apothecary

as in pharmacist

a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription in olden days the apothecary had few drugs that actually cured anything, most substances being little more than pain relievers

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a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold the historic village boasts an old-fashioned apothecary that's been there for almost a century and a half

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Recent Examples of apothecary Eventually, hard candies were made from the plant and carried in many apothecaries and general stores. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 The film’s popularity has tripled business for the mystical shop and apothecary, which offers a wide range of services including magical advice, custom spell crafting, psychic readings, healing sessions, classes, clergy services, drum circles and vision quests. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Galena Apothecary Overflowing with self-care items, this modern apothecary was a dream stop for my tween. — Kylee Krizmanic, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for apothecary

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Every hour a pharmacist spends helping a patient better manage diabetes, hypertension or heart disease is an hour that may prevent more expensive interventions later.

— Joel Zive, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using an antifungal cream containing a steroid.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

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The judge signed off on a similar agreement in May that allowed prosecutors access to prescription medication records for Woods at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the beginning of 2026 through the end of March.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Every new drug starts with a question about what might work, but the answer sometimes already exists in a pharmacy.

— Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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