Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at IIT

International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists

Code of Ethics

Preamble

A compounding pharmacist is a state-licensed pharmacist who provides and promotes prescription compounding services utilizing his/her knowledge and skill in the art of prescription compounding. Hereafter referred to as a "compounder". These principles of professional conduct are established to guide compounders in relationships with patients, fellow practitioners, other health professionals, and the public.

Compounders adhere to the American Pharmaceutical Association's "Code of Ethics for Pharmacists".

Compounders comply with state laws regulating compounding pharmacy.

Compounders maintain the standards set by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, "Good Compounding Practices for State-Licensed Pharmacies".

Compounders foster the triad relationship between the patient, the prescriber, and the pharmacist.

Compounders seek to optimize treatment outcomes by providing clinical services to patients.

Compounders set personal continuing education goals to expand their prescription compounding knowledge base. Such resources as professional continuing education programs, online literature search services, peer networking and compounding-specific literature may be used to reach these goals.

Compounders adhere to professional standards when promoting their compounding services and utilize the triad relationship as a basis for such promotion.

Compounders should associate with organizations having for their objective the betterment of the profession of pharmacy and should contribute time and funds to carry on the work of these organizations.