S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:16:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:51:16:03 - The pharmacist's relation to the public

In the pharmacist's relation to the public, the pharmacist shall:

(1) Uphold the approved legal standards of the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary, and encourage the use of official drugs and preparations. The pharmacist purchases, compounds, and dispenses only drugs of good quality;

(2) Use every precaution to safeguard the public when dispensing any drugs or preparations. Being legally entrusted with the dispensing and sale of these products, the pharmacist assumes responsibility by upholding and conforming to the laws and regulations governing the distribution of these substances;

(3) Seek to enlist and to merit the confidence of the public. The pharmacist zealously guards this confidence. The pharmacist considers the knowledge and confidence that the pharmacist gains of the ailments of patients as entrusted to the pharmacist's honor, and does not divulge these facts;

(4) Hold the health and safety of the pharmacist's patients to be of first consideration; the pharmacist makes no attempt to prescribe for or treat diseases or to offer for sale any drug or medical device merely for profit;

(5) Keep the pharmacy clean, neat, sanitary, and well equipped with accurate measuring and weighing devices and other apparatus suitable for the proper performance of professional duties;

(6) Be a good citizen and uphold and defend the laws of the states and nation; the pharmacist shall keep informed concerning pharmacy and drug laws and other laws pertaining to health and sanitation and cooperate with enforcement authorities;

(7) Support constructive efforts on behalf of the public health and welfare. The pharmacist seeks representation on public health committees and projects, and offers to them full cooperation; and

(8) At all times seek only fair and honest remuneration for services.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:16:03

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 50 SDR 138, effective 6/2/2024

General Authority: SDCL 36-11-43.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-43.