druggists

Definition of druggistsnext
plural of druggist
as in pharmacists
a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription she got her prescription for antibiotics filled by the druggist

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pharmacists
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  • Another provision allows pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter for adults without a prescription.
    CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • More recent classes include doctoral-level scientists, veterinarians, pharmacists, entomologists, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals.
    Matthew Donahue, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Druggists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/druggists. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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