Pharmacy Ethics Principals
Autonomy
The pharmacist shall promote patient self determination, respecting the patient’s right to understandable information and privacy.

Beneficence
The pharmacist shall optimise medicines related health outcomes for the patient according to their concerns, needs, cultural values and beliefs.

Non-maleficence
The pharmacist shall act to prevent harm to the patient and the public.

Justice
The pharmacist shall practise fairly and justly and promote family, whanau and community health.

Spirit of Inquiry
The pharmacist shall actively seek and apply contemporary pharmacy knowledge and skills to ensure a high standard of professional competence.

Integrity
The pharmacist shall practice in a manner that does not compromise their own professional independence, judgement or integrity, or that of other pharmacists.

Trustworthiness
The pharmacist shall act in a manner that promotes public trust in the knowledge and ability of pharmacists and enhances the reputation of the profession.

Dignity
The pharmacist shall provide information about professional services, medicines and healthcare products in a dignified manner without making exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims.

Co-operation
The pharmacist shall respect the skills and competencies of other healthcare providers and endeavour to work cooperatively with them to optimise the health outcomes of mutual patients and the public.

Compassion
The pharmacist shall demonstrate a caring and compassionate manner.