pharmacist

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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Recent Examples of pharmacist Many patients in Utah rely on on-site pharmacists for direction and possible interactions for their medical cannabis products. Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 The state recently passed a law to allow pharmacists to provide oral fluoride without a prescription. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 May 2025 On the other hand, prescription medications require the involvement of a licensed doctor and pharmacist. Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 However, in a sign that more consequences may be coming, just this weekend, Denmark sought to extradite a Canadian pharmacist, David Do, who is suspected of playing a key role in operating Mr. Deepfakes. Ashley Belanger – May 27, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pharmacist
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chemist
Noun
  • Those unmentioned months cast a dark shadow upon the rich descriptions of his life as a chemist before and after the war.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
  • The formula floored cosmetic chemist Marisal Mou, who had previously only seen its star ingredient—nanopeptide-3—used in skin care.
    Dianna Singh, Allure, 10 June 2025

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“Pharmacist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacist. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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