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pharmacist

pharmacists are licensed health professionals who prepare, dispense, and provide advice about both prescription and non-prescription medicines. they are specialists in medicine action, use, dosage, side effects, and interaction with other substances. they help ensure the safe use of medicines in people of all ages.

a pharmacist may hold a bachelor's or doctorate degree in pharmacy. all pharmacists must graduate from an accredited program and successfully pass a board-certified licensing exam. pharmacists must hold a current license in the province or territory in which they practice. licensing requirements are managed by individual provincial organizations.

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