The document discusses the code of ethics for pharmacists in India as framed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It categorizes the code of ethics into four areas: pharmacists in relation to their job, trade, the medical profession, and their own profession. For each category, it lists the key aspects covered, such as the scope of pharmaceutical services, handling of prescriptions and drugs, fair trade practices, limitations of professional activity, and maintaining professional vigilance and honor. It concludes by presenting the pharmacist's oath to uphold laws and standards governing the profession and safeguarding drug distribution, keeping patient information confidential, advancing pharmacy and public health, and not bringing discredit to themselves or the profession.

1. PRESENTED BY
Mr. NILAYAN GUHA, M.PHARM (PHARMACEUTICS)
ASST. PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
PHARMACEUTICS
BHARAT TECHNOLOGY, ULUBERIA, HOWRAH.

2. INTRODUCTION
 Definition : Ethics may be defined as -
“the code of moral principles” or as “the science of
morals”.
The conduct of individuals in any society is governed by
governmental controls as well as social customs.
The code of ethics framed by PCI is meant to guide the
Indian Pharmacist.
It may be categorised as –
 Pharmacist in relation to his job
 Pharmacist in relation to his trade
 Pharmacist in relation to medical profession
 Pharmacist in relation to his profession

3. PHARMACIST IN RELATION TO HIS JOB
A. Scope of Pharmaceutical services
B. Conduct of pharmacy
C. Handling of prescription
D. Handling of drugs
E. Apprentice pharmacist

4. PHARMACIST IN RELATION TO HIS TRADE
A. Price structure
B. Fair trade practice
C. Purchase of drugs
D. Hawking of drugs
E. Advertising and displays

5. PHARMACIST IN RELATION TO MEDICAL
PROFESSION
A. Limitation of professional activity
B. Clandestine arrangements
C. Liaison with public

6. PHARMACIST IN RELATION TO HIS
PROFESSION
A. Professional vigilance
B. Law-abiding citizens
C. Relationship with professional organisations
D. Decorum and propriety
E. Pharmacist’s oath- “I promise to do all I can to protect and improve the
physical and moral well-being of society, holding the health and safety of my
community above other considerations. I shall uphold the laws and standards
governing my profession, avoiding all forms of misinterpretation, and I shall
safeguard the distribution of medical and potent substances. · Knowledge gained
about patients, I shall hold in confidence and never divulge unless compelled to do
so by law. · I shall strive to perfect and enlarge my knowledge to contribute to the
advancements of pharmacy and the public health. · I furthermore promise to
maintain my honour in all transactions and by my conduct never bring discredit to
myself or to my profession nor to do anything to diminish the trust reposed in my
professional brethren. · May I prosper and live long in favour as I keep and hold to
this, my Oath, but if violated these sacred promises, may the reverse be my lot.”

7. THANK YOU…