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212  Ethics–Endorsed Document

Code of Ethics for Pharmacists

Preamble avoids discriminatory practices, behavior or work con-


ditions that impair professional judgment, and actions
Pharmacists are health professionals who assist individuals that compromise dedication to the best interests of
in making the best use of medications. This Code, prepared patients.
and supported by pharmacists, is intended to state publicly the
principles that form the fundamental basis of the roles and re- V. A pharmacist maintains professional competence.
sponsibilities of pharmacists. These principles, based on moral Interpretation: A pharmacist has a duty to maintain
obligations and virtues, are established to guide pharmacists in knowledge and abilities as new medications, devices,
relationships with patients, health professionals, and society. and technologies become available and as health in-
formation advances.
Principles
VI. A pharmacist respects the values and abilities of
I. A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship colleagues and other health professionals.
between the patient and pharmacist. Interpretation: When appropriate, a pharmacist asks
Interpretation: Considering the patient-pharmacist for the consultation of colleagues or other health
relationship as a covenant means that a pharma- professionals or refers the patient. A pharmacist
cist has moral obligations in response to the gift of acknowledges that colleagues and other health pro-
trust received from society. In return for this gift, a fessionals may differ in the beliefs and values they
pharmacist promises to help individuals achieve op- apply to the care of the patient.
timum benefit from their medications, to be commit-
ted to their welfare, and to maintain their trust. VII. A pharmacist serves individual, community, and
societal needs.
II. A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in Interpretation: The primary obligation of a pharma-
a caring, compassionate, and confidential manner. cist is to individual patients. However, the obliga-
Interpretation: A pharmacist places concern for the tions of a pharmacist may at times extend beyond
well-being of the patient at the center of professional the individual to the community and society. In these
practice. In doing so, a pharmacist considers needs situations, the pharmacist recognizes the responsi-
stated by the patient as well as those defined by health bilities that accompany these obligations and acts
science. A pharmacist is dedicated to protecting the accordingly.
dignity of the patient. With a caring attitude and a
compassionate spirit, a pharmacist focuses on serving VIII. A pharmacist seeks justice in the distribution of
the patient in a private and confidential manner. health resources.
Interpretation: When health resources are allocated,
III. A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of a pharmacist is fair and equitable, balancing the
each patient. needs of patients and society.
Interpretation: A pharmacist promotes the right of
self-determination and recognizes individual self-
worth by encouraging patients to participate in deci- The endorsement of this document was reviewed in 2017 by the
sions about their health. A pharmacist communicates Council on Pharmacy Practice and by the Board of Directors and
with patients in terms that are understandable. In all was found to still be appropriate.
cases, a pharmacist respects personal and cultural
differences among patients. Copyright American Pharmacists Association. Adopted by the mem-
bership of the American Pharmaceutical Association on October
IV. A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity in 27, 1994. Endorsed by the American Society of Health-System
professional relationships. Pharmacists House of Delegates on June 3, 1996 (ASHP Policy
Interpretation: A pharmacist has a duty to tell the truth 9607). Proceedings of the 47th annual session of the ASHP House of
and to act with conviction of conscience. A pharmacist Delegates. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 1996; 53:1805. ASHP Reports.

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