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pharmacist

noun

ˈfär-mə-sist How to pronounce pharmacist (audio)
Definition of pharmacistnext
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 In addition, most states have decoupled the ability of pharmacists to administer the shots from federal guidelines and are instead often relying on the recommendations of medical groups, such as those releasing guidance now. — Rob Stein, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 Every hour a pharmacist spends helping a patient better manage diabetes, hypertension or heart disease is an hour that may prevent more expensive interventions later. — Joel Zive, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using an antifungal cream containing a steroid. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Our clinic pharmacists spend countless hours price-hunting to help patients find the most affordable way to fill their prescriptions. — Benjamin I. Lee, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pharmacist
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chemist
Noun
  • Does the ingredient list look promising, based on our collective decades spent interviewing chemists about the difference between capable ingredients and frivolous ones?
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The company recently hired chemist and materials specialist Beinn Muir as scale-up lead to develop its roll-to-roll process and manufacturing partnerships.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of chemist

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