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Ethics and regulations are very important parts establish and nurture professional environment in a community. The ethics provide guidance for one to understand and differentiate what is right and wrong professional practice. They are maintained by professional bodies who are responsible for assuring the compliance by its members. Regulations are required to be followed; otherwise, the regulatory bodies and the public will question the illegal practice and may be punished if found guilty in the court of law. The major charter of ethics is the code of ethics published by pharmacy profession. Regulations are maintained by Drugs Control Department of center and state.
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Nagappa, A.N., Kanoujia, J. (2022). Ethics and Regulations: Pharmacist Oath, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, Pharmacy Act 1948, Pharm D Regulations, Bridge Course for Pharmacist, Pharm Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015, and Jan Aushadhi Scheme. In: Nagappa, A.N., Kanoujia, J., Bhatt, S., Naik, V. (eds) Perspectives in Pharmacy Practice. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9213-0_10
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