OATH OF A PHARMACIST

The revised Oath was adopted

by the AACP House of Delegates in
July 2007 and has been approved
by the American Pharmacists
Association. AACP member
institutions should plan to use the
revised Oath of a Pharmacist
during the 2008-09 academic
year and with spring 2009
graduates.
 “I promise to devote myself to a
lifetime of service to others through
the profession of pharmacy. In
fulfilling this vow:

I will consider the welfare of humanity and

relief of suffering my primary concerns.

I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills

to the best of my ability to assure optimal
outcomes for my patients.

I will respect and protect all personal and health

information entrusted to me.

I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve

my professional knowledge and competence.

I will hold myself and my colleagues to the

highest principles of our profession’s moral,
ethical and legal conduct.
 I will embrace and
advocate changes that
improve patient care.

I will utilize my knowledge,

skills, experiences, & values
to prepare the next
generation of pharmacists.

I take these vows voluntarily

with the full realization of the
responsibility with which I am
entrusted by the public.
 Code of Ethics for
Pharmacist

PREAMBLE
Pharmacists are health professionals who help
individuals protect themselves against diseases, maintain
good health and make the best use of their medications.
The pharmacists promote rational use of drugs and
ensure the provision of safe, effective and quality drugs
for improved patient care and quality of life. This Code,
prepared and supported by pharmacists, is intended to
state publicly the principles that form the fundamental
basis of their roles and responsibilities whicha re based
on moral obligations and virtues and to guide
pharmacists in their relationship with patients, health
professionals and society.
 1. A pharmacist places the well

being of the patient at the

center of professional

practice.

2. A pharmacist promotes the

welfare of each individual in a

caring and compassionate

manner.

3. A pharmacist serves the

needs of the individual,

community & society & provides

health for all.

 4. A pharmacist respects the

rights of patients and upholds

confidentiality of patients’

records.

5. A pharmacist acts with

honesty, integrity and

professionalism in relationship

with the patients and

other health professionals

6. A pharmacist respects the abilities,

values and contributions of

colleagues and other health

professionals and work with them

closely to ensure better patient care

 7. A pharmacist is committed

to continuously enhance

professional competence.

8. A pharmacist, in coordination

with the government and other

health professionals helps in

the formulation-

- and implementation of health

care policies, standards and

programs designed for the

benefit of society.
 REFERENCES

Oath of a Pharmacist | PharmD

Student Handbook.

https://pages.pharmacy.pitt.edu/ph

armdhandbook/oath-of-a-

pharmacist/.

Accessed 4 Oct. 2021.

The Philippine Pharmacists

Association, Inc. About Us.

https://philippinepharmacis

ts.org/about-us. Accessed

4 Oct. 2021.