druggist

druggist
    n 1: a health professional trained in the art of preparing and
         dispensing drugs [syn: {pharmacist}, {druggist}, {chemist},
         {apothecary}, {pill pusher}, {pill roller}]
    

druggist \drug"gist\, n. [F. droguiste, fr. drogue. See 3d
   {Drug}.]
   1. One who deals in drugs; especially, one who buys and sells
      drugs without compounding them; one who owns or operates a
      drugstore.
      [1913 Webster +PJC]

   2. one who compounds drugs or distributes drugs into
      containers for distribution to customers; a pharmacist or
      apothecary.

   Syn: dispensing chemist. [PJC]

   Note: The same person often serves as both pharmacist and
         retail seller of drugs. See the Note under
         {Apothecary}.
         [1913 Webster]