Difference between Dispensary and Pharmacy

What is the difference between Dispensary and Pharmacy?

Dispensary as a noun is a place or room where something is dispensed. while Pharmacy as a noun is a place where prescription drugs are dispensed, a dispensary.

Dispensary

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A place or room where something is dispensed. A room specifically designed for the dispensing of drugs; a pharmacy. An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.

Pharmacy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A place where prescription drugs are dispensed, a dispensary.The science of medicinal substances comprising pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, phytochemistry and forensics.The occupation of a pharmacist.

We hope you now know whether to use Dispensary or Pharmacy in your sentence.

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