Check Out these Code of Ethics for Pharmacists

Pharmacist has a professional commitment to the care of their patients. Pharmacoethics is thus central to the understanding of pharmacy practice as a profession. There are a number of ethical principles that are applicable to healthcare professionals. Following ethical principles are identified in the tradition of pharmacy practice which establish ethical duties, obligations, and rights and provide a standard for rationalization of the ethical decisions.
• Beneficence – The Duty to Do Good
• Nonmaleficence – Preventing harm
• Autonomy – Right of determination
• Veracity – Honesty without deception
• Paternalism – Violating autonomy
• Confidentiality
• Fidelity – Best interest of patient
• Justice – Equality with everyone

The Principle of Beneficence

• The principle of beneficence can be described as “doing good” or working in the best interest of the patient.
• The Code of Ethics for members of the Ontario College of Pharmacist states this principle - Pharmacists are obliged to act in the best interest of, and advocate for the patient.
• Helping patients in achieving the best outcome from their medications; anticipating and helping patients navigate through complicated drug plans; promoting health and wellness in community seminars are all examples of beneficence in action.
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