Brave a trying situation? Dial chemist with essential drugs hurriedly (4,3,5)

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face the music

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(Other definitions for face the music that I've seen before include "brave a trying situation" , "brave encounter" , "Take responsibility" , "Confront the consequences of one's actions" , "Confront unpleasant consequences" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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