Druggist
Druggist
Druggist (pronunciation: /ˈdrʌdʒɪst/) is a term used to refer to a professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs. The term is primarily used in North America and is synonymous with the term pharmacist.
Etymology
The term "druggist" is derived from the word "drug", which in turn originates from the Old French "drogue". The suffix "-ist" is used to denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.
Related Terms
- Pharmacy: A location where medicinal drugs are dispensed, typically within a retail setting. The term can also refer to the science and technique of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and providing additional clinical services.
- Pharmaceuticals: Refers to medicinal drugs, whether prescription or over-the-counter, that are used in the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study of drugs and their actions on the body.
- Pharmacognosy: The study of medicinal drugs derived from plants or other natural sources.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug, including the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body and the mechanisms of their action.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Druggist
- Wikipedia's article - Druggist
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