Dispensary

usgb/dɪˈspensəri/
noun

A place where medicines are given out or sold.

I picked up my prescription from the hospital dispensary
Visual representation of "dispensary" - A place where medicines are given out or sold

Often appears as...

  • medical dispensary
  • hospital dispensary
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Healthcare Context

Used mainly in medical or healthcare settings to describe a place distributing medications.

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After seeing the doctor, she went to the dispensary for her meds.
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Not a Store

A dispensary typically refers to a distribution point within a medical facility, not a standalone store.

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The clinic's dispensary is only for patients, not the general public.
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Dispense Not Sell

Emphasizes distribution or provision of medicine, may be without charge, especially within a hospital.

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The hospital dispensary provides patients with necessary drugs post-surgery.
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