→ I Swear by the code of Ethics of Pharmacy Council of India in relation to the community and shall act as an integral part of health care team.
→ I shall uphold the laws and standards governing my profession.
→ I shall strive to perfect and enlarge my knowledge to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy and public health.
→ I shall follow the system which I consider best for pharmaceutical care and counselling of patients.
→ I shall Endeavour to discover and manufacture drugs of quality to alleviate sufferings of humanity.
→ I shall hold in confidence the knowledge gained about the patients in connection with professional practice and never pulge unless compelled to do so by the law.
→ I shall associate with organizations having their objectives for betterment of the profession of Pharmacy and make contribution to carry out the work of those organizations.
→ While I continue to keep this Oath inviolate, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of pharmacy respected by all, at all times!
→ Should I trespass and violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot !
The role of a pharmacist has evolved over the years and their roles no more limited to retail and community pharmacy, marketing, teaching, manufacturing, etc. Pharmacists play a major role in New Drug Development, Pharmacovigilance, etc.
Pharmacists throughout the world are role of the most accessible health care providers and are often the first health professional individuals who seek care. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned across communities to provide care and advice, especially for vulnerable populations in limited-resource settings. As the pharmacy profession continues to shift from product-centered to patient-centered services such as preventive screenings, immunizations, and disease state management, more attention has been given to the impact pharmacists can have on public health. In developed countries, pharmacists are increasingly recognized and engaged in public health activities such as disease prevention and control programs, policy development, and emergency preparedness among others.
In limited-resource communities throughout the world, there is a particular need and opportunity for pharmacists to be utilized to increase access to safe, quality medications that can save lives. From medication safety and the responsible use of medication to supply chain management and immunizations, pharmacists can utilize their medication expertise not only for addressing local gaps in care but also for broader global health efforts.
Despite a lack of formal recognitionincreased efforts by a few pharmacists in developing countries highlight the emerging opportunity for pharmacists to be engaged in global health efforts across limited resource settings throughout the world. As the global agenda shifts towards addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), pharmacists should be primed to collaborate with others to help strengthen pharmaceutical systems in order to achieve the third SDG of good health and well-being for all.
Pharmaceutical systems across limited resource settings worldwide need to be strengthened in order to achieve the broader goals of the global health agenda. Pharmacists as the medication experts can contribute to key global health areas to strengthen these systems across different levels, but action must be taken to enable pharmacists to serve in this capacity. As pharmacists gain recognition of their role contributes to the health of communities, there will be expanded opportunities for pharmacists to help reduce health disparities and achieve good health for all.
1. Dispense prescriptions, Communicate with prescribers. 2. Ensure patients safety, Counsel patients 3. Work with patients on general health, Reporting and management of ADR’s 4. Medication adherence, Drug choice and drug interactions 5. Stock maintenance and storage, Word round participation 6. Therapeutic drug monitoring, Drug utilization evaluation 7. Educate the Health provider colleges, Educate the updated drug information, Deal with insurance companies 8. Manage staffs, Perform management task 9. Clinical pharmacokinetics, Research and Development
