The meaning of Dispensatory and additional information.

Dispensatories(pl. ) of Dispensatory

Dispensatory(n.) A book or medicinal formulary containing a systematic description of drugs, and of preparations made from them. It is usually, but not always, distinguished from a pharmacop/ia in that it issued by private parties, and not by an official body or by government.

Dispensatory(v. t.) Granting, or authorized to grant, dispensations.