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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A retired pharmacist, Kelley was known for keeping her home clean, dusting every corner of the house, decorating it with family photos and knickknacks that gave the house a cozy, welcoming feel.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Patients have a doctor or nurse practitioner, but also a care team with a nurse care coordinator, medical assistants, a pharmacist, social worker and behavioral health specialist who work together ensuring seniors’ physical, emotional and social health is addressed.
—Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
By stepping into this advisory role, pharmacists can not only enhance trust but also reinforce their integral position within the broader care team.
—Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The package would also allow pharmacists to prescribe certain forms of contraception themselves.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Patients have a doctor or nurse practitioner, but also a care team with a nurse care coordinator, medical assistants, a pharmacist, social worker and behavioral health specialist who work together ensuring seniors’ physical, emotional and social health is addressed.
—Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
By stepping into this advisory role, pharmacists can not only enhance trust but also reinforce their integral position within the broader care team.
—Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The package would also allow pharmacists to prescribe certain forms of contraception themselves.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pharmacist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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