as in pharmacy
a place where medicine or minor medical treatment is given
a hospital dispensary
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Critics say this would come with strict reporting requirements, something dispensaries may despise and the DEA may not be ready for.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
The dispensary, a social equity lottery winner, currently has two locations: Mendota Heights and Edina.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Because cannabis laws vary so widely, Cann’s availability is currently concentrated in dispensaries across states like California, Arizona, Illinois, and Massachusetts and through direct-to-consumer sales in select markets.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2024, state investigators found that one popular brand of marijuana vapes sold in dispensaries was not only derived from hemp, but also contaminated with methylene chloride, a chemical often used to convert CBD from hemp into THC.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
The dispensary, a social equity lottery winner, currently has two locations: Mendota Heights and Edina.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Because cannabis laws vary so widely, Cann’s availability is currently concentrated in dispensaries across states like California, Arizona, Illinois, and Massachusetts and through direct-to-consumer sales in select markets.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2024, state investigators found that one popular brand of marijuana vapes sold in dispensaries was not only derived from hemp, but also contaminated with methylene chloride, a chemical often used to convert CBD from hemp into THC.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispensary
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What documentation to save Experts generally recommend keeping proof such as pharmacy receipts, bills from the doctor's office, HSA statements, and claims information of an explanation of benefits from your insurance provider.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The companies that have settled suits with state and local governments and other groups include drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and at least one consulting firm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Hotel and restaurant robots are viewed as a model for deploying humanoid robots in specific domains like overnight drugstores and convenience stores.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cream Glide Lip Liner A high-low hero, this drugstore find delivers lip contouring at only $3.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispensary. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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