as in chemist
a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription
the pharmacist caught an error in the prescription's dosage
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In areas where pharmacies are closing, consumers also lose access to pharmacists who can provide information about medications, access to vaccinations and, in some cases, in-store medical clinics, Pawlik said.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Her friends were distant; most of her interactions were with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and her parents.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
The announcement caused an uproar among compounded pharmacists and patients due to one big side effect: Removing tirzepatide from the shortage list would prevent pharmacies from producing compounded versions of tirzepatide for many people who want them.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
At an industry roundtable last week, compounding pharmacists voiced their concern that patients may still be having trouble locating Mounjaro and Zepbound.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Her friends were distant; most of her interactions were with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and her parents.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
The announcement caused an uproar among compounded pharmacists and patients due to one big side effect: Removing tirzepatide from the shortage list would prevent pharmacies from producing compounded versions of tirzepatide for many people who want them.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
At an industry roundtable last week, compounding pharmacists voiced their concern that patients may still be having trouble locating Mounjaro and Zepbound.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Pharmacist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacist. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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