A pharmacy is any place where a trained pharmacist might work. There are several different kinds of pharmacy, each with their own distinct use. The different types include: - Community pharmacy: Also known as a retail pharmacy, this is the most common kind of pharmacy. - Hospital pharmacy: This type of pharmacy is located within hospitals and often works closely with other healthcare professionals. - Clinical pharmacy: Clinical pharmacy aims to ensure the optimal use of medications and to prevent adverse reactions. - Industrial pharmacy: This branch is involved in the research, production, packaging, sales, marketing and quality control of pharmaceuticals. - Compounding pharmacy: Compounding pharmacy involves producing and preparing medicines in new forms. - Consulting pharmacy: In order to enable patients to use medications most effectively, consulting pharmacies focus on the theoretical review of medications rather than dispensing them. - Ambulatory care pharmacy: These special practices provide mobile services and delivery of medications to patients who have limited mobility.