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

Several pharmacists in São Paulo repeatedly stressed that just a few hours at room temperature renders the medications useless. —Flávia Milhorance, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025

Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025

One client recently explained how pharmacy pricing fluctuates depending on which insurance card is used, and how pharmacists can leverage a Universal Rx system to find the lowest available price. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025

And to bridge the gap when a customer needs more personalized service, it will be staffed by on-site pharmacists and skincare experts to provide expert advice and guidance. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 1 Mar. 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