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 of pharmacist

• chemist

Examples of pharmacist in a Sentence

the pharmacist caught an error in the prescription's dosage

Recent Examples on the Web

Manette has been supportive of Curt's college football coaching career, while also continuing her own work as a pharmacist. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

If your healthcare provider prescribes you medication, check with them or your pharmacist to see if there are any interactions with alcohol. —Brittany Dube, Health, 9 Jan. 2026

Pavelle added that the company also has doctors available if the patient or pharmacist has questions. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026

Your pharmacist is also a helpful resource. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026

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