lääketalaiset
Lääketalaiset is a historical term used in Finnish sources to refer to people who worked with medicines, notably apothecaries, pharmacists, or craftsmen who prepared remedies. The exact scope varied by era and region, but it generally described individuals connected to the preparation, storage, or sale of medicines rather than physicians. In some texts the term functioned similarly to medicinal tradespeople or druggists.
Etymology: The term combines lääke ("medicine") with a suffix or form indicating a group or profession; however,
Historical usage: Lääketalaiset appears in older Finnish writings from the 18th–19th centuries and in Swedish-era records,
Contemporary relevance: Today the term is largely of historical interest. It is not a standard profession or
See also: Apothecaries; Pharmacists; History of medicine in Finland.