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
Community pharmacies play an important role in supporting patients' medication management.
In this area, community pharmacies are increasing rather than pharmacies in front of hospitals.
Compound of 地域 (community, region) and 薬局 (pharmacy).