A chemist's shop is commonly known as a pharmacy or drugstore, where medicine and other healthcare products are sold. It can also be referred to as a apothecary or druggist. The term "dispensary" can also be used to describe a chemist's shop. In some regions, the term "chemist" is used interchangeably with "pharmacist", so the store may be referred to as a "chemist shop" or "pharmacy". Other synonyms for chemist's shop include "drug dispensary", "medicinal store" and "health and beauty store". Regardless of the term used, the role of a chemist's shop in providing access to essential health products remains essential to maintaining public health.
