Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)Board NoticesRules Relating to Good Pharmacy Practice, 20081.2 Honour and Dignity of the Profession |
Principle: A pharmacist must uphold the honour and dignity of the profession and may not engage in any activity which could bring the profession into disrepute.
In adhering to this principle the following should be taken into consideration:
| 1.2.1 | A pharmacist must have due regard for the reasonably accepted standards of behaviour both within and outside his professional practice. |
| 1.2.2 | Any breach of the law, whether or not directly related to a pharmacist's professional practice, may be regarded as bringing the profession into disrepute and may be considered to be misconduct for which the council may take disciplinary steps. |
| 1.2.3 | A pharmacist must not use or permit the use of his/her qualifications or his/her position as a pharmacist to mislead or defraud. |
| 1.2.4 | While a pharmacist is encouraged to make reference to a doctorate that he/she holds as an additional qualification, care should be taken to ensure that it is not used in such a way as to lead the public to believe that the pharmacist is a medical practitioner. |
| 1.2.5 | A pharmacist or any person registered in terms of the Pharmacy Act, (Act 53 of 1974), or any registered pharmacy owner issued with a licence in terms of section 22 of the Act shall adhere to the standards and rules set out in the Council's Rules as to Good Pharmacy Practice in South Africa, made in terms of section 35A(b)(ii) of the Pharmacy Act, (Act 53 of 1974). |