Meaning & use
pharmacist
A qualified professional who prepares and dispenses medicines and advises on their safe use.
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The pharmacist explained the possible side effects before handing over the prescription.
She asked the pharmacist whether the two medications were safe to take together.
A note on using this word
Pharmacist is standard in American English, while British English often uses chemist for the same profession or shop.
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