pharmacist
A person whose job is to give people medicine in a safe way and to explain how to use it.
A healthcare professional who is licensed to prepare, check, and dispense medicines, and to advise patients and other health workers on their safe and effective use.
- Base: pharmacist
- Plural: pharmacists
ask your pharmacist
1Request information from a pharmacist
Speak to a pharmacist to get answers to your questions about a medicine.
- If the pain continues, ask your pharmacist what you should do next.
- You should ask your pharmacist whether these tablets are safe during pregnancy.
community pharmacist
1Pharmacist in a local pharmacy
A pharmacist who works in a shop pharmacy in the community, not in a hospital.
- Your community pharmacist can advise you about minor health problems.
- Community pharmacists often know their regular customers very well.
consult your pharmacist
1Ask a pharmacist for advice
Talk to a pharmacist to get professional advice about how to use a medicine safely.
- If you are taking other drugs, consult your pharmacist before using this product.
- Always consult your pharmacist if you are unsure about the dose.
hospital pharmacist
1Pharmacist working in a hospital
A pharmacist who works in a hospital and prepares and checks medicine for patients in the hospital.
- The hospital pharmacist reviews all the drugs that each patient is taking.
- She trained as a hospital pharmacist after working in community practice.
pharmacist on duty
1Pharmacist currently working and responsible
The pharmacist who is working at that time and is responsible for giving out medicine.
- Please wait for the pharmacist on duty to check your prescription.
- The store must have a pharmacist on duty whenever it is open.
retail pharmacist
1Pharmacist in a commercial pharmacy
A pharmacist who works in a store that sells medicine to the public.
- He has worked as a retail pharmacist for more than twenty years.
- Many retail pharmacists also manage staff and stock in the pharmacy.
talk to your pharmacist
1Discuss concerns with a pharmacist
Have a short conversation with a pharmacist to get help with a medicine or health question.
- If you feel dizzy after taking this drug, talk to your pharmacist.
- You can talk to your pharmacist about ways to stop smoking.