noun
- places where medicines are prepared and given out, especially to outpatients
- retail stores licensed to sell cannabis products for medical or recreational use
Usage: medical
Usage: modern usage
Examples
- The hospital has several dispensaries located throughout the building.
- Many rural areas rely on mobile dispensaries to provide medical care.
- Cannabis dispensaries must follow strict state regulations.
- The dispensary filled prescriptions for low-income patients.
- New dispensaries are opening as marijuana laws change.
- The medical dispensary requires a valid prescription card.
- Hospital dispensaries are staffed by licensed pharmacists.