The Nepal Pharmacy Council, established in 2001, aims to enhance the pharmacy profession through systematic operations and the registration of qualified pharmacists. It emphasizes the ethical responsibilities of pharmacists to ensure equitable healthcare and adherence to professional standards while navigating rapid changes in the industrial and healthcare sectors. The code of ethics outlines the duty of pharmacists to maintain patient confidentiality, uphold professional integrity, and contribute to public health without discrimination.

1. Code of conduct of Nepal
pharmacy council
Ashok Kumar Mourya
(ucms)
Presentation

2. Introduction:-
Pharmacy Council is established in 2058 BS (2001 AD) with the objective of
making the pharmacy profession effective through systematic and scientific
operation and also for the registration of the pharmacists and pharmacy assistants
as per their qualification. Health. Care is a basic need of people. The constitutions
of Nepal states that every citizen shall have equal access to health services as their
fundamental right. The concerned health personnel is now vigorously functioning in
this subject to accomplish directives of the constitution to every corner of the
country for the welfare of the people of Nepal.

3. It is an opportunity for all, working in health services, including pharmacists to proceed
one step forward to achieve this goal of national interest and provide sincere services to
the needy people.
-Pharmacy profession, industrial and health care are undergoing rapid change. It is
a challenge and needs to strengthen and upgrade our system of education to
produce competent pharmacists. Educate ourselves appropriately and be an
excellent member of our society

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. In this contest, Nepal Pharmacy Council urges all the pharmacists to take part in
this solemn task of humanitarian service and contribute sincerely for the
betterment of the society. I am confident that pharmacists can serve the interests
of both individual patients and the public at large.

5. NPC Act:-
Nepal Pharmacy Council Act, 2057 (2000)
Date of Authentication
2057.10.18 (Jan. 31, 2001)
Act number 14 of the year 2057 (2000)
An Act Made to Provide for the Nepal Pharmacy Council

6. Chapters(six types):-
Chapter 1:-
Preliminary
-Short title and commencement;
- Definition;(like (a)“Council” means the Nepal Pharmacy Council established under
Section 3.
(b) “drug” means a drug as referred to in the Drugs Act, 2035 (1978 A.D.).
(c) “pharmacist” means a person having obtained at least bachelor’s degree in
pharmacy or qualification equivalent thereto from a recognized educational
institute.

7. Chapter 2:-
Establishment, functions, duties and powers of Council
-Establishment of Nepal Pharmacy Council
-Council to be autonomous body
-Formation of Council
-Term office of member
-Disqualification for membership
-Cessation of membership of Council

8. -Functions, duties and powers of Council
-Meeting and decision of Council
(Chapter 3:- Provisions relating to registration of name
-Prohibition on carrying on profession without registration of name
-Application for registration of name
-Inquiry into application
-Examination of application and recommendation
-Registration of name

9. -Information of decision not to register name
-Deletion of name from register
-Revocation of certificate
-Re-registration of name
Chapter 4:- Recognition to educational degree and certificate
-Recognition to educational degree and certificate
-Details to be sought
-Inspection of examination
-Removal of recognition

10. Chapter 5:-
Provision relating to functions, duties and powers of
chairperson and registrar
-Provisions relating to functions, duties and powers of chairperson
-Registrar
Chapter 6:-(Fund of Council)
-Fund of Council
-Accounts and audit

11. Chapter 7:-
-Offense and punishment
-Authority to investigate and file case
-Dissolution of Council
-Powers to form thematic committee
-Meeting allowances and other facilities of member
-Employees of Council
-Liaison with the Government of Nepal

12. Definition and Responsibility:-
A profession is identified by the willingness of Individual practitioners to comply
with ethical and professional standards which exceed minimum legal requirements.
Pharmacists are the professionals with the following responsibilities:
-To help people to maintain good health.
-To avoid ill health with appropriate medication .
-To promote the rational use of medicines
-To assist patients to acquire and gain maximum therapeutic benefit from their
medicines..

13. Code of ethics:-
-To act with fairness and equity in the allocation of any health resources made
available to them.
-To collaborate with other health professionals to ensure that the best possible
quality of healthcare is provided both to individuals and the community.
-To respect the rights of individual patients to participate in decisions about their
treatment with medicinal products.
-To recognize and respect the cultural differences, beliefs and values of patients.

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-To respect and protect the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of
providing professional services and ensure that information about an individual is
not disclosed to others except with the informed consent of that individual or in
specified exceptional circumstances.
-To act in accordance with professional standards and scientific principles.
-To act with honesty and integrity in their relationships with other health
professionals by Including pharmacist colleagues and not engage in any activity
likely to bring the profession into disrepute.

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To ensure that they keep their knowledge and professional skills up-to-date through
continuing professional development.
To comply with legislation and accepted codes and standards of practice in the
provision of all professional services and pharmaceutical products and ensure the
integrity of the supply chain for medicines by purchasing only from reputable
sources.
To ensure that all information provided to patients, public members and health
professionals is accurate and objective.

16. Professional code of conduct(Nepal Pharmacy Council)
◦ Discrimination should not be made on the basis of religion race, sex and social
caste while exercising professional knowledge and skill.
◦ • Pharmaceutical actions should be carried out only on the basis of study or
knowledge or skill obtained by pharmacist.
◦ • Responsibility of each act relating to Pharmacy profession to be performed by
them shall be required to be taken and performed personally.
◦ . Every registered Pharmacy professional shall be required to update their name.
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17. Competencies for the pharmacist: Pharmacist practice within legal requirement
demonstrates professional integrity within professional standards of practice and code
of ethics.
The competencies in a pharmacist are:
1. Pharmacist applies legal requirements and ethical principles together with
professional policies and standards concerting with patient care: Pharmacist
accepts responsibility for personal actions and decisions with regard to patient
care. They describe and demonstrate all the parameters of confidentiality. They
comply with legal requirements and ethical principle regarding counselling and in
the provision of pharmacist services and uphold the legal and policy

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Ii. Pharmacist can elucidate [i.e. Make clear] the complaints and discipline process
and consequences for pharmacists and non-pharmacist: Pharmacists can describe
components of professional liability such as malpractice and negligence. They can
explain the role and function of complaints committee and the complaints process.
They can also describe the concept of conflict of interest.
Iii. Pharmacist applies legal requirements and ethical principles affecting
acquisition [i.e. Skill], storage, distribution, promotion and disposal of drugs and
devices:

19. : Pharmaceutical substances should be stored, distributed, promoted
and disposed in proper way by a professionally knowledgeable person
and the person regard to pharmaceutical manage is Pharmacist.
Pharmacists adhere to established drug schedules as well as conditions
of sale and they determine the interchangeability of pharmaceuticals.

20. Contd….
Iv. Pharmacist can specify the requirements for obtaining, maintaining and
reactivating a license to practice as a pharmacist:
Pharmacist can:-
• Explain the registration process and the requirements for initial licensure
•State the requirements for maintaining and reactivating the license to
practice pharmacy
Differentiate between internship and clerkship

21. Contd……
V. Pharmacists can explain the requirements for owning and managing the
pharmacy:
The pharmacist can:
• State the accreditation requirements to allow for the operation of a pharmacy
• Explain what is meant by sub-division pharmacy and/or operation
Detail requirements for the supervision of a pharmacy Detail responsibilities of an
owner and/or manager

22. …..
Vi. Pharmacists can explain the code of ethics: They can outline the code of
ethics and they can also explain the professional ethical principles.

23. Contd…..
Vil. Pharmacists exercise professional judgment in ethical and legal decision
making: Pharmacist can explain the peer review process as it relates to exercising
professional judgment and can access situations and apply professional judgment
in reasonable manner as judged by peers. They can use the gained knowledge and
experience in legal decision making.
Viii. Pharmacists can demonstrate basic knowledge of legal requirements for
manufacturers of drug and devices: They can explain the basic requirements
regarding manufacturers advertising and describe the basics of licensing and
application of the Good Manufacturing Practice [GMP] requirements.

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They can explain the basics of manufacturer's responsibility with regard to drug recall.
Descriptions of the manufacturer's get from the pharmacists regarding to the package size
restrictions and labelling requirements can also be useful.
ix. Pharmacists can explain the meaning of fundamental legal terms which are relevant
to pharmacy: Pharmacist can identify and define the fundamental legal terms like drug,
hospital, intern, pharmacist, prescriber, sell, registered pharmacy student and assistant
and explain the relevance of these legal terms to the practice of pharmacy.

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Pharmacists can describe the role, structure, function and mandate of the
regulatory authorities: Pharmacists can define regulatory authorities and
can describe the role and function of the administration. They help for
management and governance of regulatory authority.