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pharmacist

American  
[fahr-muh-sist] / ˈfɑr mə sɪst /
Also pharmaceutist

noun

  1. a person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs and medicines; druggist; apothecary; pharmaceutical chemist.

    Synonyms:
    chemist

pharmacist British  
/ ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪst, ˈfɑːməsɪst /

noun

  1. a person qualified to prepare and dispense drugs

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Etymology

Origin of pharmacist

First recorded in 1825–35; pharmac(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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The NPA has called on the government to speed up plans to scrap a law that prevents pharmacists from making substitutions to prescriptions when met with low stock issues.

From BBC

Up to 31,000 registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, pharmacists, midwives, physician assistants, rehab therapists, speech language pathologists, dietitians and other specialty healthcare professionals are involved in the open-ended strike.

From Los Angeles Times

At least once a year, doctors and pharmacists say, older patients should do an inventory.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said this would require staff to get training and for community NHS staff, such as GPs and pharmacists, to get more involved in supporting people with ADHD.

From BBC

She says that helped demonstrate how short meaningful conversations between pharmacists and customers could help the latter group feel less isolated.

From BBC