Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dispensaries

Noun

/dɪˈspensəˌriz/

Definition

Dispensaries refer to places where prescription drugs are dispensed, often associated with pharmacies, or specifically where medical cannabis is provided to patients.

Examples

The local dispensary provides both over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Patients must present a valid medical card to purchase products at the cannabis dispensary.
She visited the dispensary to pick up her medication for the week.

Meaning

A dispensary typically serves as a facility that distributes medications, whether they are traditional pharmaceuticals or alternative treatments like cannabis, based on a medical prescription.