pharmacist

noun

phar·​ma·​cist ˈfär-mə-sist 

: a health care professional licensed to engage in pharmacy with duties including dispensing prescription drugs, monitoring drug interactions, administering vaccines, and counseling patients regarding the effects and proper usage of drugs and dietary supplements

Synonyms

• apothecary
• chemist [British]
• druggist

Examples of pharmacist in a Sentence

the pharmacist caught an error in the prescription's dosage

Recent Examples on the Web

For years, Xavier has been recognized as a top producer of medical school graduates and pharmacists, who then go on to serve and provide for their community’s most vulnerable patients. —Essence, 8 May 2025

Please speak with your healthcare provider or pharmacist before starting any supplements. —Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 May 2025

An insufficient alternative The new law in Utah allows pharmacists to provide fluoride directly, without a prescription from a dentist or doctor. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 May 2025

The pharmacists themselves are often trained to give personalized advice, not just upsell you on aesthetic packaging. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pharmacist

noun

phar·​ma·​cist ˈfär-mə-səst 

: one trained in pharmacy

Medical Definition

pharmacist

noun

phar·​ma·​cist ˈfär-mə-səst 

: a health-care professional licensed to engage in pharmacy with duties including dispensing prescription drugs, monitoring drug interactions, administering vaccines, and counseling patients regarding the effects and proper usage of drugs and dietary supplements