Pharmacies in UAE

Pharmacies in UAE are responsible for preparing and distributing drugs. There are various branches of pharmacy depending on the area where the medicines are being produced, these types include community pharmacy, where a pharmacist owns a retail shop and distributes medicine, hospital pharmacy where generally the pharmacist of a hospital prepare and administer the medicine, clinical pharmacy provides direct patient care from pharmacists. The various other types of pharmacy include ambulatory care pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, consultant pharmacy, internet or online pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy and speciality pharmacy among others. Pharmacists are trained medical professional who prepare and administer medicine to patients directly or sometimes via doctors or nurse.