Pharmacist
/fˈɑrməsɪst/
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Definition
(noun) A health professional who controls, formulates, preserves, and dispenses medications and provides medical advice and counseling on how medicines should be used in order to achieve maximum benefit, and minimal side effects in order to avoid drug interactions.
Sentence Examples
The pharmacist made up the prescription for me.
You should consult with a pharmacist before buying that medicine.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ checked the prescription carefully before dispensing the medication to the patient.