Chemist vs. Pharmacist

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.

Pharmacistnoun

(pharmacy) A professional who dispenses prescription drugs in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

Pharmacistnoun

One who studies pharmacy.

Pharmacistnoun

One skilled in pharmacy; a pharmaceutist; a druggist.

Pharmacistnoun

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

Pharmacistnoun

a person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs.

Pharmacist

A pharmacist, also known as a chemist (Commonwealth English) or a druggist (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), is a health professional who knows the composition, properties, interactions and proper use of medications. The pharmacist provides pharmaceutical information and clinical advice to the public, as well as primary health care and First Aid services to patients.