Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics

 What do you mean by law? What do you mean by Ethics?

What is the difference between ethics and law?

Objective
On completion of this period, you would be able to learn
Definition of ethics Importance of ethics related to pharmacy

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?

Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics contd

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

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

 The above unhealthy tendencies are guarded by Ethical code Code of Ethics - formulated by the Pharmacy Council of India Is the guidance for Indian Pharmacist

Guide the Pharmacist

In three areas

1. How he should conduct himself in relation to himself 2. His patrons and general public relations 3. His co- professionals and members of the Medical and other health professionals

Objectives of Pharmaceutical ethics

Profession of pharmacy is noble, in its ideals and pious in its character Has inherent attitude of service and sacrifice in the interests of suffering humanity Responsibility of safeguarding the health of people
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Objectives of Pharmaceutical Ethics contd

Pharmacist should uphold above all things, the interest of his patrons Lofty ideals set up by Charaka the ancient Indian Philosopher, Physician and Pharmacist In his enunciation, Even if your own life be in danger, you should not betray or neglect the 10 interest of your patients

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 obligations

honorably 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. 2. Moral principles Ethics are defined as the code of _____________ Code of ethics formulated by the Pharmacy council of India ______________________

3.

Pharmacy Govt restricts the practice of __________

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. 2. Write a short notes on code of ethics? 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 statutory requirement opened as pharmacy Comprehensive pharmaceutical services should be provided Supply of commonly required medicines with out 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 public practice of pharmacy is on establishment 4. Signs, notices descriptions ,wordings on business should be proper in size, design &terms 5. Qualification of pharmacist should be written as permissible by law

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Any scheme sponsored by Govt. exhibited at premises ex: E.S.I.S (employees state insurance scheme)

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Every pharmacy should have a qualified person i,e registered pharmacist

Dispensing & compounding should be done by pharmacist only Owner should not interfere in the work of pharmacist

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c. Handling of prescription
Pharmacist should receive prescription with out any facial expression Should not discuss merits & demerits or therapeutic efficiency Should answer carefully if any question asked by patient
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 Not allowed to add / omit or substitute any ingredient composition of prescription without the consent of prescriber
Can change the ingredient if required by the techniques of pharmaceutical art Should refer back if any error, incompatibility or overdose Should solely be guided by instruction of the prescriber in refilling the prescription
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d. Handling of drugs
Pharmacist should take care to dispense a prescription correctly Should weigh and measure all ingredients with the 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 drugs related to poisonous and addiction forming drugs

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e. Apprentice pharmacist Apprentice pharmacists are admitted for practical 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 proper training

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Pharmacist In Relation To His Trade

a. Price structure Price charged should be fair without unduly taxing the purchaser b. Fair trade practice No attempt should be made to capture the business of a contemporary by cut throat competitions Ex: Offering prizes, gifts or any kind of allurement to patronizers or charging low price
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 Labels , trade marks &other signs and symbols of contemporaries should not be imitated or copied.
c. Purchase of drugs Drugs should always be purchased from genuine and reputable sources Pharmacist should always be on his guard not to aid or abet Directly or indirectly the manufacture, possession, distribution and sale of spurious or substandard drugs
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d. Hawking of drugs
Hawking of drugs & medicines should not be encouraged Any attempt should not be made to collect the orders from door to door Should not use self service method of operating pharmacies and drug stores

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e. Advertising and displays No display materials either on premises in press or elsewhere should be used by pharmacist which contains any warning, design or illustration, reflecting unfavorably on pharmacists, collectively or upon any group or individual A disparaging reference, direct or by implication to other suppliers, products, remedies or treatment 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 Dr or Nurse in connection with the name of preparation, not already established A reference to sexual weakness, premature ageing or loss of virility A reference to complaints of sexual nature in terms, which lack the reticence proper to the subject
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Summary
In this class we have learnt Duties of pharmacist in relation his job Duties of pharmacist in relation to his trade

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Quiz
1) The appearance of the premises should reflect Professional character of pharmacy __________________ Judicious A pharmacist should be very ________ in dealing with drugs and medicinal preparations known to be poisonous Labels trademarks ______, __________ ,and symbols of _______

2)

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contemporaries should not be imitated or copied

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Pharmacist In Relation To Medical Profession

a. Limitation of professional activity Neither practitioners should practice pharmacy 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 name of particular medical practitioner unless specifically asked to do so
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b. Clandestine Arrangements

Pharmacist should not enter into any secret arrangements with physicians No contract with a physician to offer him commission for recommending his dispensary or drug store

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c. Liaison with public

Being liaison between medical professional & people Pharmacist should always keep himself abreast with the modern developments in pharmacy & other allied sciences By reading books , journals, magazines & other periodicals

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 Should be in a position to advise the physicians on pharmaceutical matters Ex: Colours, flavours ,vehicles &newer forms of administration of medicines Should educate the people for maintaining healthy and sanitary conditions of living Should contribute his share in the nation building activities of the country

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 Should all times Endeavour to promote knowledge and contribute his quota in the advancement of learning Should never disclose any information , acquired during 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 things derogatory to the society and his profession. Should not afraid of bringing any miscreant to the 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 the laws of land Should be particularly conversant with the enactments pertaining to Food, drug, pharmacy ,heath ,sanitation to abide by them in every phase of life Pharmacist is a unit whole & his life cannot be divided 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
In this class we have learnt Duties of pharmacist in relation to medical profession Duties of pharmacist in relation to his profession

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Quiz
Nation building 1) Pharmacist can contribute his share in _____________

Law abiding 2) Pharmacist should be ___________ citizen Unit whole 3) Pharmacist is a __________ and his life cannot be compartments divided into _____________

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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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