Quality and ethics in pharmaceutical practices

Authors: Saud Mohammed Al Khairi - Ibrahim Ali Al Harazi - Alaa Ibrahim Al Harazi Year of publication: 2024 Book classification: Medical advice Book type: Electronic book ISBN: 9786039223191 Number of pages: 121 Pharmacological practices are considered the cornerstone of the healthcare system, as pharmacies play vital roles in providing medications and health guidance to the community. With continuous development in medical sciences and increasing expectations from healthcare services, it has become necessary to establish precise standards that ensure quality and consider professional ethics. In recent decades, the field of pharmacy has undergone a significant transformation from merely dispensing medications to providing specialized pharmaceutical consultations focused on achieving the best therapeutic outcomes for the patient and ensuring their safety. From here comes the importance of quality, which represents the pharmacist's commitment to providing the highest level of service, supported by the application of international standards that ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and safety at all stages of the pharmaceutical process. Alongside quality, ethics accompany pharmacists in guiding and constraining their practices.