An apothecary is a pharmacist (or, for that matter, a pharmacy). However, as the Colonial Williamsburg site points out:
In colonial times, the apothecary was more than simply a druggist. An apothecary often:
- Provided medical treatment
- Prescribed medicine
- Trained apprentices
- Performed surgery
- Served as man-midwives
Yes, much like early barbers, they kept their hands full.
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