dispensary
/dɪˈspɛnsəri/
noun
- A place where medicines are prepared and given out, especially in a hospital or clinic.
- She picked up her prescription from the clinic dispensary.
- The hospital's dispensary is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The pharmacist at the dispensary explained how to take the medication.
- A place where medical or other supplies are distributed, often for free or at low cost.
- During the emergency, the relief agency set up a dispensary for clean water and medicine.
- The community dispensary provides free bandages and basic first aid supplies.
- The school nurse's office acts as a small dispensary for students.
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