Chemist vs. Apothecary

Chemistnoun

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

Chemistnoun

A pharmacist.

Chemistnoun

A pharmacy.

Chemistnoun

(obsolete) An alchemist.

Chemistnoun

A person versed in chemistry or given to chemical investigation; an analyst; a maker or seller of chemicals or drugs.

Chemistnoun

a scientist who specializes in chemistry

Chemistnoun

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

Chemistnoun

a shop where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold, and in which toiletries and other medical goods can be purchased.

Chemistnoun

a person authorized to dispense medicinal drugs.

Chemistnoun

a person engaged in chemical research or experiments

Chemist

A chemist (from Greek chēm(ía) alchemy; replacing chymist from Medieval Latin alchemist) is a scientist trained in the study of chemistry. Chemists study the composition of matter and its properties.

Apothecarynoun

(dated) A person who makes and provides/sells drugs and/or medicines.

Apothecarynoun

A drugstore or pharmacy.

Apothecarynoun

One who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.

Apothecarynoun

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

Apothecarynoun

a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Apothecary

Apothecary () is one term for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica (medicine) to physicians, surgeons, and patients. The modern chemist (also known as a pharmacist in American English) has taken over this role.