Code of Ethics-Dk

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Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics


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What do you mean by law?

What do you mean by Ethics?

What is the difference between ethics and law?


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On completion of this period, you would be able to learn

Definition of ethics

Importance of ethics related to pharmacy

Objective


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Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics

Introduction

Ethics means the code of moral principles or science

of morals

Government controls the conduct of individuals, social

customs and duties

Societies lay down a code of conduct (law) to decide

what is right? and what is wrong?


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Law may prevent one from causing injury to another

It cannot force him to help his neighbour in hours of need

But it is a part of morality

Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics contd


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In Relation to Pharmacy

The Drug Act and Rules can prevent pharmacist

1. To sell drugs of sub standard quality

2. Cannot prevent a pharmacist to sell his medicines at

cheaper rates


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The above unhealthy tendencies are guarded by Ethicalcode

Code of Ethics - formulated by the Pharmacy Council of

India

Is the guidance for Indian Pharmacist


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Guide the PharmacistIn three areas

1. How he should conduct himself in relationto himself

2. His patrons and general public relations

3. His co- professionals and members of the

Medical and other health professionals


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Objectives of Pharmaceutical ethics

Profession of pharmacy is noble, in its idealsand pious in its character

Has inherent attitude of service and sacrificein the interests of suffering humanity

Responsibility of safeguarding the health ofpeople


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Pharmacist should uphold above all things,the interest of his patrons

Lofty ideals set up by Charaka the ancientIndian Philosopher, Physician andPharmacist

In his enunciation, Even if your own life be in

danger, you should not betray or neglect the

interest of your patients

Objectives of Pharmaceutical Ethics contd


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Role of Government in Pharmaceutical Ethics

Government restricts the practice of pharmacy to those

1. Who qualify under regulatory requirements

2. Expect the pharmacists to recognize their

responsibilities,

3. Fulfill their professional obligationshonorably for the well being of society


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Standards of professional conduct for

pharmacy are necessary in public interest

Pharmacist should be willing to give good

service

Should avoid any act or omission which

would prejudice in service impairing

confidence as a body


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Nature of pharmacy practice demand is

beyond the capacity of an individual

Should be ready to assist colleagues with

information or advice

So, a pharmacist must be a good citizen and

must uphold and defend the laws of the State

& Nation


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Summary

In this class we have learnt

Definition of ethics

Importance of ethics related to pharmacy


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Quiz

1. Ethics are defined as the code of _____________

2. Code of ethics formulated by the

______________________

3. Govt restricts the practice of __________

Moral principles

Pharmacy council of India

Pharmacy


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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Write a short notes on code of ethics?

2. What are the objectives of pharmaceutical ethics?

3. What is the role of Government in Pharmaceutical

Ethics?


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Pharmacist In Relation To his Job

a. Scope of pharmaceutical services

Premises registered under statutoryrequirement opened as pharmacy

Comprehensive pharmaceutical servicesshould be provided

Supply of commonly required medicines without delay

Willing to furnish emergency supply at all times


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b. Conduct of pharmacy

Conditions in pharmacy

1. Error of accidental contamination avoided during

compounding and dispending of medicines

2. Premises of pharmacy should reflect the

professional character of pharmacy


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3. It Should be clear to publicpractice of

pharmacy is on establishment

4. Signs, notices descriptions ,wordings onbusiness should be proper in size, design

&terms

5. Qualification of pharmacist should be written

as permissible by law


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6. Any scheme sponsored by Govt. exhibited at premises

ex: E.S.I.S (employees state insurance scheme)

7. Every pharmacy should have a qualified person i,eregistered pharmacist

Dispensing & compounding should be done bypharmacist only

Owner should not interfere in the work of

pharmacist


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c. Handling of prescription

Pharmacist should receive prescription with outany facial expression

Should not discuss merits & demerits ortherapeutic efficiency

Should answer carefully if any question asked bypatient


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Not allowed to add / omit or substitute anyingredient composition of prescription without

the consent of prescriber

Can change the ingredient if required by thetechniques of pharmaceutical art

Should refer back if any error, incompatibility oroverdose

Should solely be guided by instruction of theprescriber in refilling the prescription


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d. Handling of drugs

Pharmacist should take care to dispense aprescription correctly

Should weigh and measure all ingredients withthe help of scales & measures

Should avoid visual estimations


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Should always use drugs and medicinal

preparation of standard quality

Should never fill his prescriptions with spurious,substandard and unethical preparation

Should be very judicious in dealing with drugsrelated to poisonous and addiction forming

drugs


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e. Apprentice pharmacist

Apprentice pharmacists are admitted forpractical training

Pharmacist should see that trainees are given

full facilities for their work On completion of training they should acquire

sufficient techniques & skill

No certificate should be granted with out propertraining


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Pharmacist In Relation To His Trade

a. Price structure

Price charged should be fair without undulytaxing the purchaser

b. Fair trade practice No attempt should be made to capture the

business of a contemporary by cut throatcompetitions

Ex: Offering prizes, gifts or any kind ofallurement to patronizers or charging low price


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Labels , trade marks &other signs and symbolsof contemporaries should not be imitated or

copied.

c. Purchase of drugs

Drugs should always be purchased fromgenuine and reputable sources

Pharmacist should always be on his guard not toaid or abet Directly or indirectly the manufacture,

possession, distribution and sale of spurious orsubstandard drugs


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d. Hawking of drugs

Hawking of drugs & medicines should not beencouraged

Any attempt should not be made to collect theorders from door to door

Should not use self service method of operatingpharmacies and drug stores


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e. Advertising and displays

No display materials either on premises in pressor elsewhere should be used by pharmacistwhich contains

any warning, design or illustration, reflectingunfavorably on pharmacists, collectively or uponany group or individual

A disparaging reference, direct or by implication

to other suppliers, products, remedies ortreatment

Misleading or exaggerated statements or claims


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The word cure in reference to an ailment or

symptoms of ill-health

A guarantee of therapeutic efficacy

An appeal to fear

An offer to refund money paid

A prize ,competition or similar scheme


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Any reference to a medical practitioner or a

hospital or the use of the terms doctor or Dror Nurse in connection with the name of

preparation, not already established

A reference to sexual weakness, prematureageing or loss of virility

A reference to complaints of sexual nature interms, which lack the reticence proper to thesubject


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Summary


Duties of pharmacist in relation his job

Duties of pharmacist in relation to his trade


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1) The appearance of the premises should reflect

__________________ of pharmacy

2) A pharmacist should be very ________ in dealing with

drugs and medicinal preparations known to bepoisonous

3) ______, __________ ,and _______ of

contemporaries should not be imitated or copied

Quiz

Professional character

Judicious

Labels trademarks symbols


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Pharmacist In Relation To Medical Profession

a. Limitation of professional activity

Neither practitioners should practicepharmacy nor pharmacist should take to

medical practice In case of accidents & emergencies a

pharmacist may render first aid to the victim

No pharmacist should recommend the nameof particular medical practitioner unlessspecifically asked to do so


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b. Clandestine Arrangements

Pharmacist should not enter into any secretarrangements with physicians

No contract with a physician to offer himcommission for recommending his dispensaryor drug store


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c. Liaison with public

Being liaison between medical professional &people

Pharmacist should always keep himselfabreast with the modern developments inpharmacy & other allied sciences

By reading books , journals, magazines &other periodicals


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Should be in a position to advise thephysicians on pharmaceutical matters

Ex: Colours, flavours ,vehicles &newerforms of administration of medicines

Should educate the people for maintaininghealthy and sanitary conditions of living

Should contribute his share in the nationbuilding activities of the country


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Should all times Endeavour to promote

knowledge and contribute his quota in theadvancement of learning

Should never disclose any information , acquiredduring his professional activities to others

Should never betray the confidence which his

patrons repose in him


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Pharmacist In Relation To His Profession

a. Professional vigilance

Pharmacist should be a law abiding citizen

Should keep him self away from doing thingsderogatory to the society and his profession.

Should not afraid of bringing any miscreant tothe notice of the law


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Pharmacist In Relation To His Profession

Should help his fellow pharmacist in Legitimate

needs

Should be vigilant to weed the undesirable

practices


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b. Law-abiding citizens

A pharmacist should have fair knowledge of thelaws of land

Should be particularly conversant with theenactments pertaining to Food, drug, pharmacy,heath ,sanitation to abide by them in everyphase of life

Pharmacist is a unit whole & his life cannot bedivided in to compartments


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c. Relation with professional organisations

In order to inculcate a corporate life

A pharmacist should join & advance the cause

of all such organizations

In no way should be contrary to the code of

pharmaceutical ethics


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d. Decorum and Propriety

Should always refrain from doing all such acts

and deeds which are not in consonance to

profession


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Summary


Duties of pharmacist in relation to medicalprofession

Duties of pharmacist in relation to his profession


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1) Pharmacist can contribute his share in _____________

2) Pharmacist should be ___________ citizen

3) Pharmacist is a __________ and his life cannot be

divided into _____________

Quiz

Nation building

Law abiding

Unit whole

compartments


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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the duties of pharmacist in relation to medical

profession ?

2. What are the duties of pharmacist in relation to his

profession?

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