Drugstore

Drugstore

A Drugstore (pronunciation: /ˈdrʌɡstɔːr/) is a retail shop where medicines and other health-related products are sold. The term is primarily used in North America.

Etymology

The term "Drugstore" originates from the 18th century, combining the words "drug" (from the Old French "drogue" meaning 'supply, stock, provision') and "store" (from the Old French "estorer" meaning 'to supply, to store').

Related Terms

• Pharmacy: A place where prescription drugs are dispensed, a drugstore often includes a pharmacy.
• Over-the-counter drug: These are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.
• Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who practices in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use.

See Also

• List of pharmacies
• Healthcare in the United States
• Healthcare in Canada

References

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Drugstore
• Wikipedia's article - Drugstore

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