Pharmacists are health professionals who assist individuals in making the best use of medications. This Code, prepared and supported by pharmacists, is intended to state publicly the principles that form the fundamental basis of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. These principles, based on moral obligations and virtues, are established to guide pharmacists in relationships with patients, health professionals, and society.
Pharmacist, being a member of the health care profession, having been entrusted with the faith of the nation's citizens land while observing the constitution and all the laws and ordinances of the nation, shall bear the obligation to preserve and promote the most essential of all human rights: good health and life. At the foundation of this obligation lies, not only the code of ethics born out of the reverence for life itself, but, moreover, the code of ethical pharmacy that is required in each and every step from the creation and preparation to the correct and proper usage of medicines. In order to guide the pharmacist, as they reply to the national trust, in fulfilling their professional duties and in making contributions to the progress of medical service and public health and welfare, we hereby establish the following Code of Ethics.
Principles
A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship between the patient and pharmacist - Considering the patient–pharmacist relationship as a covenant means that a pharmacist has moral obligations in response to the gift of trust received from society. In return for this gift, a pharmacist promises to help individuals achieve optimum benefit from their medications, to be committed to their welfare, and to maintain their trust.
A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate, and confidential manner -A pharmacist places concern for the well-being of the patient at the center of professional practice......
