noun
pharmacist
FAHR-muh-sihst
noun
1
A trained professional who prepares and dispenses medicines and advises patients on how to use them safely.
"The pharmacist explained the side effects before handing over the prescription."
"Ask your pharmacist if this medicine is safe to take with alcohol."
How to Use Pharmacist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person at the pharmacy who prepares your medication and gives advice about it.
UK vs US
In the UK, "chemist" is often used informally for both the person and the shop; "pharmacist" is the more formal/professional term everywhere.
Common pairings
consult a pharmacist
qualified pharmacist
hospital pharmacist
Word Forms
pharmacists plural
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Etymology
Built from "pharmacy" plus the agent suffix "-ist," ultimately tracing back to Greek roots meaning the practice of preparing drugs.