Description

Pharmacy refers to the branch of health science that deals with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of medications. It encompasses a wide range of activities including the compounding of drugs and the provision of drug-related information to patients and healthcare professionals.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'farmacia' can refer to both the physical location where medications are dispensed and the practice of pharmacy itself. It is important to maintain a formal register when interpreting, as colloquial terms may arise in conversation, but should be avoided in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was advised to pick up their prescription at the pharmacy.

ES: Se le recomendó al paciente que recogiera su receta en la farmacia.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'farmacia' with 'fármaco'; misinterpreting 'pharmacy' as a general store; using informal language when discussing pharmacy services.