CODE OF ETHICS FOR 4.

A pharmacist respects the rights of

PHARMACISTS patients and upholds confidentiality of
patients’ records.
 
5. A pharmacist acts with honesty,
PREAMBLE integrity and professionalism in
relationship with the patients and other
  health professionals.

            Pharmacists are health professionals 6. A pharmacist respects the abilities,

who help individuals protect themselves values and contributions of colleagues
against diseases, maintain good health and and other health professionals and
make the best use of their medications.  The work with them closely to ensure
pharmacists promote rational use of drugs better patient care.
and ensure the provision of safe, effective and
quality drugs for improved patient care and 7. A pharmacist is committed to
quality of life.  This Code, prepared and continuously enhance professional
supported by pharmacists, is intended to state competence.
publicly the principles that form the
fundamental basis of their roles and 8. A pharmacist, in coordination with the
responsibilities whicha re based on moral government and other health
obligations and virtues and to guide professionals helps in the formulation
pharmacists in their relationship with patients, and implementation of health care
health professionals and society. policies, standards and programs
designed for the benefit of 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.