noun
community pharmacy
A pharmacy that serves a local community, often contrasted with a hospital-based or chain pharmacy. The term is used in healthcare and policy contexts.
See also: 門前薬局
地域薬局は、患者の服薬管理を支援する重要な役割を担っている。
Community pharmacies play an important role in supporting patients' medication management.
この地域には、門前薬局ではなく地域薬局が増えている。
In this area, community pharmacies are increasing rather than pharmacies in front of hospitals.
Compound of 地域 (community, region) and 薬局 (pharmacy).