pharmacist

noun
UK: /ˈfɑː.mə.sɪst/
US: /ˈfɑːr.mə.sɪst/

  1. A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicines.

    1. The pharmacist gave me my prescription.
    2. The pharmacist explained the possible side effects of the new medication.

  2. A healthcare professional who provides information about medications and ensures their safe and effective use.

    1. Consult your pharmacist about drug interactions.
    2. The hospital pharmacist works closely with doctors to manage patient medication.

Synonyms

druggist apothecary chemist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pharmacist" in English means: A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicines., A healthcare professional who provides information about medications and ensures their safe and effective use..

The phonetic transcription of "pharmacist" is /ˈfɑː.mə.sɪst/ in British English and /ˈfɑːr.mə.sɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pharmacist": druggist, apothecary, chemist.

Example usage of "pharmacist": "The pharmacist gave me my prescription.". More examples on the page.