Pharmaceutical Sciences Students’ Pledge of Professional Conduct

• As a pharmacist, I vow to serve humanity and to support my profession’s ideals and commitments. This is to ensure that I am true to the professional relationship I establish between myself and society as I become a member of the pharmacy community.
• The profession of pharmacy is one that demands adherence to a set of rigid ethical standards. These high ideals are necessary to ensure that the quality of care is extended to the patients I serve.
• Integrity must be an essential part of my everyday life and I must practice pharmacy with honesty and commitment to service.
• To accomplish this goal of professional development, I as a student of pharmacy pledge as under:
  • I shall be guided in all dimensions of my life by the highest standards of human conduct.
  • I shall apply the full measure of my knowledge and abilities to supporting the health and well-being of all those I serve.
  • I shall always place the needs of all those I serve above my personal interests and considerations.
  • I shall treat all those I serve equally, fairly and with respect, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or political beliefs.
  • I shall protect the confidentiality of personal and health information entrusted to me.
  • I shall maintain my professional knowledge and competence throughout my career.
  • I shall support the advancement of knowledge and standards of practice in pharmacy.
  • I shall nurture the preparation of future members of my profession.
  • I shall use all opportunities to develop collaborative practice with all healthcare professionals in my environment.
• In taking this solemn pledge, I honour those who have supported my development as a pharmacist and commit myself never to act in a manner that is contrary to these vows.