Pharmacy is the science and practice of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and providing additional clinical services to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals trained in pharmacology, therapeutics, and patient care who play a crucial role in managing medication therapy, counseling patients, and collaborating with other healthcare providers to optimize treatment outcomes.

Pharmacy encompasses various fields including community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, and research. In community and hospital settings, pharmacists dispense medications, provide drug information, monitor for drug interactions and side effects, and educate patients on proper medication use.