What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ill after start of fast? Get medicine here (8)" mean?

The definition is "Get medicine here". The wordplay uses acrostic. HARM (synonym="ill") in PACY (synonym="fast") = PHARMACY; definition: "Get medicine here" The answer is PHARMACY.

Ill after start of fast? Get medicine here (8)

Times Cryptic #28768 | 5 Across | 2023-11-23 flower

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