This document provides an introduction to clinical pharmacy. It discusses the scope of clinical pharmacy, which includes evaluating and selecting drugs, providing drug information, education and training programs, and patient care. The objectives of clinical pharmacy are to assist physicians in prescribing and drug therapy, educate patients, and conduct clinical research. A clinical pharmacist is part of the healthcare team and plays a key role in taking medication histories, advising on drug selection and monitoring, counseling patients, and ensuring compliance and safety.