I will obey the laws governing the practice of pharmacy and will support enforcement of such laws. I will maintain the highest principles of moral and ethical conduct. I will address the challenges and opportunities in the profession of pharmacy and will participate in the change process. I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public. The Board of Directors of AACP approved the Oath of a Pharmacist in 1983 and has made it available to every college and school of pharmacy.
Professionals devote their lives to a significant social value.
Pharmacy is a learned profession requiring individuals to dedicate themselves voluntarily to acquiring and maintaining exceptional knowledge and skills in order to provide pharmaceutical care in an ethical context. The first two statements of the Oath describe a commitment to the service of humankind, the welfare of humanity, and the relief of human suffering as the pharmacist's primary concerns. Further, these statements emphasize that this commitment is lifelong in nature and should be practiced without discrimination. Specifically, the concept of pharmaceutical care embraces a covenantal relationship with the patient and other health care providers to ensure that optimal therapeutic outcomes are attained. The next two statements accentuate the character of a pharmacist in exceeding the knowledge and skills of all others in providing pharmaceutical care and services to the public and other health professionals.