Vasantidevi Patil Institute of Pharmacy
As a noble profession Pharmacist acts as a key role for the best use of medication by assisting individuals. 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.Ā
In view of the patient-pharmacist relationship a pharmacist has moral duties in responseĀ to the gift of trust received from society. In return a pharmacist promises to help individualĀ patient to achieve optimum benefit from their medications, to be committed to theirĀ welfare, and to maintain their trust
A pharmacist should be honest and has a duty to tell the truth and to act with convictionĀ of conscience. A pharmacist avoids discriminatory practices, behavior or work conditions that impair professional judgment, and actions that compromise dedication to the bestĀ interests of patients.Ā
Ā A pharmacist has a responsibility to maintain knowledge and abilities as new medications, devices, and technologies become available and as health information advances for the better patient care.
The primary duty of a pharmacist is to individual patients to give them optimum drug therapy. However, the duties of a pharmacist may at times extend beyond the individual to the community and society.Ā
A pharmacist always promotes the right of self-determination and recognizes individual self-worth by encouraging patients to participate in decisions about their health. A pharmacist communicates with patients in terms that are understandable. In all cases, a pharmacist respects personal and cultural differences among patients