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

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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

Across the country, worried parents and students have been trying to get the jab privately, but pharmacists told the BBC they have either run out of stock or are down to their last supplies.

From BBC

The new recommendations have confused some parents and pharmacists, and made insurance coverage unclear, the challengers argued.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They had to come up with this decision over just a few days,” said Shirkhanzadeh, the pharmacist who assisted them.

From The Wall Street Journal

GPs sign the vast majority of fit notes, although nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and occupational health therapists are also able to issue them.

From BBC

By going deeper in questioning, CVS reaffirmed that people are commonly concerned about things like being able to reach a pharmacist and manage refills.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• pharmacologist