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Code of Ethics For Pharmacists

This document outlines a code of ethics for pharmacists. It states that pharmacists are health professionals who help people maintain good health and make the best use of medications. The code provides principles to guide pharmacists in their relationships with patients, other health professionals, and society. It establishes that pharmacists should place patient well-being as their top priority, serve the needs of individuals, communities and society, and act with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

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Code of Ethics For Pharmacists

This document outlines a code of ethics for pharmacists. It states that pharmacists are health professionals who help people maintain good health and make the best use of medications. The code provides principles to guide pharmacists in their relationships with patients, other health professionals, and society. It establishes that pharmacists should place patient well-being as their top priority, serve the needs of individuals, communities and society, and act with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

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CODE OF ETHICS FOR PHARMACISTS

PREAMBLE

Pharmacists are health professionals who help individuals protect themselves against diseases,
maintain good health and make the best use of their medications. The pharmacists promote rational
use of drugs and ensure the provision of safe, effective and quality drugs for improved patient care
and quality of life. This Code, prepared and supported by pharmacists, is intended to state publicly the
principles that form the fundamental basis of their roles and responsibilities whicha re based on moral
obligations and virtues and to guide pharmacists in their relationship with patients, health
professionals and society.

1. A pharmacist places the well being of the patient at the center of professional practice.

2. A pharmacist promotes the welfare of each individual in a caring and compassionate manner.

3. A pharmacist serves the needs of the individual, community and society and provides health
for all.

4. A pharmacist respects the rights of patients and upholds confidentiality of patients’ records.

5. A pharmacist acts with honesty, integrity and professionalism in relationship with the patients
and other health professionals.

6. A pharmacist respects the abilities, values and contributions of colleagues and other health
professionals and work with them closely to ensure better patient care.

7. A pharmacist is committed to continuously enhance professional competence.


8. A pharmacist, in coordination with the government and other health professionals helps in the
formulation and implementation of health care policies, standards and programs designed for
the benefit of society

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