The pharmacist in the movies

摘要

Have you noticed the almost complete absence of pharmacists or dispensing technicians or indeed any mention of pharmacy in any of the various forms of entertainment for the masses? A brief glance at the television schedules reveals programmes featuring doctors, nurses, forensic scientists, naturalists, explorers, auctioneers, estate agents, gardeners, chefs, policemen, paramedics, fashionistas, sportsmen, judges, antique dealers and many more. But pharmacists? No.