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Don’t leave me lying here on the pharmacy shelf! (4-2-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pick-me-up

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This clue might be a double definition.

'don't leave me lying here' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'the pharmacy shelf' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'on' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pick-me-up that I've seen before include "Stimulative drink" , "Medicinal tonic" , "Stimulant" , "A restorative tonic drink" , "A tonic to restore health or relieve depression" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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