Dispensary
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Dispensary
Dispensary (/dɪˈspɛnsəri/) is a location, often within a hospital, pharmacy, or healthcare facility, where medications are stored, prescribed, and dispensed.
Etymology
The term "dispensary" originates from the Latin word dispensare, meaning "to distribute".
Related Terms
- Pharmacy: A location where prescription drugs are sold. Pharmacies are staffed by pharmacists who provide medication information and ensure safe and effective use of drugs.
- Hospital: A healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
- Healthcare Facility: An establishment that provides healthcare services to people. This can include hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, and specialized care centers such as birthing centers and psychiatric care centers.
- Medication: A drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. Drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) is an important part of the medical field and relies on the science of pharmacology for continual advancement and on pharmacy for appropriate management.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dispensary
- Wikipedia's article - Dispensary
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