Definition of a pharmacyPharmacy is

Definition of a pharmacy
Pharmacy is a dynamic, information driven, patient-orientated
profession whereby the pharmacist, through his competence and
skills is committed to meeting the health care needs of patients by
being the:
• custodian of medicines
• formulator, manufacturer, distributor and controller of safe,
effective and quality medicine
• advisor on the safe, rational and appropriate use of medicine
• provider of essential clinical services including screening and
referral services
• provider of health care education and information
• provider of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the
outcome of therapy and by being actively involved in the design,
implementation and monitoring of pharmaceutical plans
• Provider of cost-effective and efficient pharmaceutical services