Pharmacist

usgb/ˈfɑːrməsɪst/
noun

A person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines in a hospital or a drugstore.

The pharmacist prescribed and gave me the medicine my doctor recommended.
Visual representation of "pharmacist" - A person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines in a hospital or a drugstore.

Often appears as...

  • registered pharmacist
  • retail pharmacist
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Professional Role

Pharmacists often provide medication instructions and can answer drug-related questions.

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Ask the pharmacist if this medicine should be taken with food.
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Healthcare Setting

Pharmacists work in various settings, most commonly in pharmacies inside stores or hospitals.

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I need to pick up my prescription from the hospital pharmacist before I leave.
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Not a Doctor

Remember that a pharmacist isn't the same as a doctor; they can't diagnose illnesses.

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The pharmacist can suggest cough syrups, but only a doctor can diagnose the reason for your cough.
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