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
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the pharmacist caught an error in the prescription's dosage
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 10 May 2026
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 10 May 2026
By Ayesha Gulzar, PharmD Ayesha Gulzar is a clinical pharmacist interested in medical research, pharmacy practice, and medication therapy management.
—Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
The event also featured pharmacist and skin care educator Phil Cowley (@philsmypharmacist), who shared insights from both a clinical and personal perspective on hair removal and skin health.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
My childhood best friend is a very successful pharmacist.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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“Pharmacist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pharmacist. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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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
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