Pharmacy Oath

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 counseling of patients.

I shall endeavor 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 my professional practice and never divulge 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 unviolated, 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 !

I am a specialist in medications.

I supply medicines and pharmaceuticals to chose who need them.

I prepare and compound special dosage forms.

I control the storage and preservation of all medication in my care.

I am a custodian of medical information.

My library is ready source of drug knowledge.

My files contain thousand of specific drug names and tens of thousands of facts about them.

My record include the medication and health history of entire families .

My journals and meeting 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 consultant on the merits of different therapeutic agents.

I am the connection link between physician and patent and the final check on the safety of medicines.

I am counselor to the patent.

I help the patient understand the proper use of prescription medication.

I assist in the patient choice of nonprescription drugs or in the decision to consult a physician.

I advice the patent on matter 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 time.

This is my calling . this is my pride.