Also means
chemist's
Usage Note
Apotheke is a pharmacy that dispenses medicines; the pharmacist is der Apotheker. From Greek 'storehouse', it is distinct from a Drogerie, which sells toiletries but no prescription drugs. Rezeptpflichtige medicines need a prescription here.
Examples
"Das Medikament gibt es nur in der Apotheke."
Natural Translation
The medicine is available only at the pharmacy.
Literal Translation
The medicine gives it only in the pharmacy.

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