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pharmacy vs chemist
A shop where medicines are prepared and sold.
American
pharmacy
“I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.”
British
chemist
“I need to pick up my prescription from the chemist.”
Good to know
Americans say 'pharmacy' (or 'drugstore'); the British commonly say 'chemist' or 'chemist's'. 'Pharmacy' is also used and understood in Britain, often as the formal or signage term.
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