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apothecary

noun

ə-ˈpä-thə-ˌker-ē

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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 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 Then, the therapists hand-blend your herbs at the traditional apothecary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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 Belif is predominantly a skin care brand, inspired by 19th-century apothecaries and their herbal medicines, mixed with modern scientific Korean beauty theory. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 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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