apothecary apothecary /əˈpɑːθəˌkɛri/

noun

1. () [Archaic] A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs  ( druggist [ N. American] , pill pusher [Informal] , pill roller [Informal] , apothecary [Archaic] , chemist , pharmacist )
   a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
    The pharmacist filled the prescription for the patient
   The pharmacist filled the prescription for the patient