A dispensing chemist, in British English, or druggist in American English is a pharmacist allowed to fulfil prescriptions.

A dispensing chemist will usually operate from a chemist's shop, usually abbreviated to "the chemist's" (drugstore or pharmacy in America).

It is possible for a shop to be a general chemist without the ability to fulfil prescriptions, hence the modifier of 'dispensing'. In such cases, only 'Over the Counter' (OTC) drugs and medications may be supplied, as these do not require the services of a licensed pharmacist. Such shops will also usually supply a wide range of health related goods.