PHILIPPINE PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION - Videos

PHILIPPINE PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION - Videos

OATH OF A PHARMACIST

At this time,

I vow to devote my professional life to the service of all human kind through the profession of Pharmacy.

I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of human suffering my primary concerns.

I will apply my knowledge, experience and skills to the best of my ability to ensure optimal drug therapy outcomes for the patient I serve.

I will keep abreast of development and maintain professional competency in my profession of pharmacy.

I will maintain the highest principles of moral, ethical and legal conduct.

I will embrace and advocate change in the profession of pharmacy that improves patient care.

I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.

I AM A PHARMACIST

I am a specialist in medications
I supply medicines and pharmaceuticals to those who need them.
I prepare and compound special dosage forms.
I control the storage and preservation of all medications in my care.

I am a custodian of medical information
My library is a ready source of drug knowledge.
My files contain thousands of specific drug names and tens of thousands of facts about them.
My records include the medication and health history of entire families.
My journals and meetings report advances in pharmacy from around the world.

I am a companion of the physician
I am a partner in the case of every patient who takes any kind of medication.
I am a consultant on the merits of different therapeutic agents.
I am the connecting link between physician and patient and the final check on the safety of medicines.

I am a counselor to the patient
I help the patient understand the proper use of prescription medication.
I assist the patient’s choice of nonprescription drugs or in the decision to consult a physician.
I advise the patient on matters of prescription storage and potency.

I am a guardian of the public health
My pharmacy is a center for health-care information.
I encourage and promote sound personal health practices.
My services are available to all at all times.

This is my calling. This is my pride.