Which of the following is NOT a recognized way for a pharmacy to be licensed?

A pharmacy's licensing typically falls into various recognized categories reflecting commonly understood functions within the healthcare and pharmaceutical systems.

Community or outpatient pharmacies serve the general public, providing prescription medications and health-related services directly to consumers. Long term care pharmacies specifically cater to facilities such as nursing homes, ensuring medications are delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations tailored for these settings. Home health care pharmacies focus on providing pharmaceutical care and medications to patients in their homes, often involving specialized medication management for those with chronic conditions or specific health needs.

In contrast, while the concept of a research pharmacy exists, it does not conform to conventional licensing categories recognized by state pharmacy boards. Research pharmacies usually engage in the development and testing of new medications or therapeutic methods, which might not involve direct dispensing to patients. As a result, they do not fit within the established framework for pharmacy licensing as recognized entities like community, long term care, or home health care pharmacies do.