Apteekides

Apteekides is the Estonian term for “in pharmacies” and serves as the inessive plural form of the noun apteek, meaning pharmacy or drugstore. The word is used to indicate location, for example when stating where medicines or services are available. In Estonian grammar, apteekides reflects the plural locative case: apteek (singular), apteekide (genitive plural), and apteekides (inessive plural).

In usage, apteekides appears on labels, instructions, and public information to specify that a product or service can be found inside pharmacies rather than elsewhere. For example, “Ravimid on kättesaadavad apteekides” means medicines are available in pharmacies, and “Käsimüügiravimid leiad apteekides” indicates over‑the‑counter medicines can be found at pharmacies.

Pharmacies in Estonia (apteekid) provide dispensing of medicines, professional advice from licensed pharmacists, and related health services. They carry prescription medicines and over‑the‑counter products, offer guidance on dosage, potential interactions, and storage, and may provide additional health services and information to customers. The operation and regulation of apteekid fall under national healthcare and pharmaceutical legislation, with pharmacists required to be qualified professionals.

The concept of apteekides thus encompasses both the linguistic usage of the locative form and the practical role of pharmacies as the primary venues for obtaining medicines and professional pharmaceutical guidance in Estonia. See also apteek and ravim for related terms.