Pharmacien (en. Pharmacist)

/faʁ.ma.sjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person holding a pharmacy degree, responsible for dispensing medications.
The pharmacist advised me on the dosage of my medication.
Le pharmacien m'a conseillé sur la posologie de mon médicament.
Specialist in pharmaceutical products and medication treatments.
The pharmacist performed a check for drug interactions.
Le pharmacien a effectué une vérification des interactions médicamenteuses.
Licensed professional authorized to operate in a pharmacy.
My brother is a pharmacist at a large chain of pharmacies.
Mon frère est pharmacien dans une grande chaîne de pharmacies.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pharmacianus', derived from 'pharmacia' meaning 'science of drugs'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on-call pharmacist
Pharmacist available outside regular opening hours.
pharmacien de garde
prescription from a pharmacist
Document written by a pharmacist allowing for the acquisition of medications.
ordonnance d'un pharmacien
advice from a pharmacist
Support and recommendations provided by a pharmacist regarding treatments.
conseil d'un pharmacien

Related Words

pharmacy
Establishment where medications and health advice are provided.
pharmacie
medication
Substance used to treat or prevent a disease.
médicament
pharmacology
Study of drugs and their effects on the body.
pharmacologie

Slang Meanings

Pillar
He met the pillar to buy his medications.
Il a rencontré le pillier pour acheter ses médicaments.
Doctor of Pharmacy
The doctor of pharmacy helped me choose a good remedy.
Le docteur de la pharmacie m'a aidé à choisir un bon remède.