Wyo. Code R. 059-0001-4
Pharmacy, Board of
Chapter 4: Code of Ethics
Effective Date: 12/08/2000 to 12/31/2007
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 059.0001.4.12082000
Section 1. Authority. These regulations are promulgated as authorized by the Act.
Section 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) A pharmacist shall hold the health and safety of patients to be of first consideration and shall render to each patient the full measure of ability as an essential health practitioner.
(b) A pharmacist shall not condone the dispensing, promoting or distributing of drugs or medical devices which are not of good quality, do not meet standards required by law or which lack therapeutic value for the patient.
(c) A pharmacist shall strive to perfect and enlarge professional knowledge and shall utilize and make available that knowledge as required in accordance with professional judgement.
(d) A pharmacist has the duty to observe the law, uphold the dignity and honor of the profession and to accept its ethical principles.
(e) It shall be considered unprofessional conduct for a pharmacist to deliver a prescription drug without having a valid drug order as described in Chapter 2, section 19, of the Board's Rules from a practitioner authorized by law to prescribe.
(f) Pharmacists shall not agree to participate in transactions with health professionals or any other person under which fees are divided or which may cause financial or other exploitation in connection with the rendering of professional services.
(g) A pharmacist shall respect the confidential and personal nature of patient records and shall not disclose the information without proper patient authorization except when required by law. However, when the best interest of the patient requires it or in an emergency medical situation, the patient's records may be released to another pharmacist or other medical personnel involved in treating the patient.
(h) A pharmacist shall not agree to practice under terms or conditions which may interfere with or impair the proper exercise of professional judgement or skill.
(i) A pharmacist shall provide information to patients regarding professional services truthfully, accurately and fully and shall avoid misleading patients regarding the nature, cost or value of the pharmacist's professional services.
(j) A pharmacist shall not provide untruthful information to the patient or insurance company regarding cost of medication to the patient.
(k) A pharmacist shall not provide practitioners with pre-printed prescription blanks bearing the pharmacy or pharmacist name or address.
(l) A pharmacist shall not advertise in an untruthful or misleading manner, including any form of 'bait and switch'.
(m) A pharmacist shall not work in an unlicensed pharmacy.