pharmacist. noun. phar·​ma·​cist ˈfär-mə-səst. : a health-care professional licensed to engage in pharmacy with duties including dispensing prescription drugs, monitoring drug interactions, administering vaccines, and counseling patients regarding the effects and proper usage of drugs and dietary supplements.

Most health care professionals, especially nurses, know the “five rights” of medication use: the right patient, the right drug, the right time, the right dose, and the right route—all of which are generally regarded as a standard for safe medication practices.

Pharmacy is a blend of science, health care, direct patient contact, technology, ethics, and business. A pharmacist is a highly-skilled and trusted medication expert. They know and understand everything there is to know about drugs.