Definition of druggist
: a person who sells or dispenses drugs and medicines: such asa : pharmacistb : one who owns or manages a drugstore
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Examples of druggist in a Sentence
Your local druggist can fill the prescription.
she got her prescription for antibiotics filled by the druggist
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A Tennessee druggist, David Newbaker, was given a probationary sentence after being cited for many of the same violations as NECC.
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In a Texas case, the druggist was charged with a misdemeanor, Cadden's lawyer, Bruce Singal, noted in a 60-page sentencing memo.
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Druggists and apothecaries sold medicines and supposed miracle cures in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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While most sold real medicines, some of their products, Dr. Klein said, were laced with small amounts of heroin or opium, which druggists used, intentionally or not, to make the customers feel good and get them addicted to their products.
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More than 10 local physicians and druggists signed the ad as well, and dozens of customers testified to the ice's quality.
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Pemberton received a medical degree at 19 and worked as a druggist in Columbus, Georgia, before joining the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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DRUGGIST Defined for English Language Learners
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: a person who prepares and sells medicines
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: a person who prepares and sells drugs and medicines : pharmacist
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: an individual who sells or dispenses drugs and medicines: asa: pharmacistb: a person who owns or manages a drugstore
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