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Is the term 'pharmacy' now more common than 'chemist?'
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I recall growing up two types of chemist shops - one where prescriptions were dispensed and a second that did not dispense but would sell over the counter type meds, cosmetics, process film etc.; am I misremembering.
While it may not be hard and fast, a chemist typically has a degree in chemistry and a pharmacist has a degree in pharmacy. There will be some overlap in areas of study, pharmacy programs will have some overlap with topics taught in medical school. How medications wo...