pharmacist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pharmacist
First recorded in 1825–35; pharmac(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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The pharmacist said he had begun importing medicine through the Islam Qala crossing on the Iranian border, "which increased the transportation fee 10 to 15 percent".
From Barron's
A pharmacist has racked up £145,000 in debt trying to keep his business afloat and fears he will not be able to afford to pay his staff each month.
From BBC
Some pharmacists say they have seen an increase in people eligible for a free vaccine choosing to pay because it is more convenient or because they find the NHS system confusing.
From BBC
She was forced to rely on a local pharmacist who repeatedly misdiagnosed her with malaria and dengue fever for about a year.
From Barron's
Browne, the pharmacist, on the other hand, said she was purposely vague about her procedure at work.
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