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pharmacy

A place where medicines are prepared and given out, or the profession of preparing and dispensing them.

FAR-muh-see noun

What it means

Pharmacists check orders for safe doses, interactions and allergies, prepare IV mixtures and teach clients about their drugs. In hospitals, the pharmacy is a key partner for medication safety.

For the nurse

Call the pharmacist with questions about doses, compatibility, crushing or other drug forms.

At a glance

Spanishfarmacia
Also writtenpharmacies

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interprofessional team

Health workers from different professions who plan and give a client's care together.

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