perspec. 9- Philippine Practice Standards for Pharmacists

Core Competency Standard 1

Practices in a professional, legal and ethical manner.

Core Competency Standard 2

Places client's/patient's welfare at the center of practice.

Core Competency Standard 3

Demonstrates leadership and management skills.

Core Competency Standard 4

Demonstrates cultural competence and effective communication.

Core Competency Standard 5

Engages in interprofessional collaboration.

Core Competency Standard 6

Commits oneself to continuing professional development.

Community, Hospital and Institutional Pharmacy

Counsels client/patient on the safe and judicious use of medicines, and ensures business sustainability.

Manufacturing Pharmacy

Participates in quality management system, contributes to product life cycle management, and maintains adequate premises & equipment.

Regulatory Pharmacy

Represents the organization to regulatory authorities (FDA) and is involved in product registration and health vigilance compliance.

Public Health Pharmacy

Identifies health and pharmaceutical needs of the population, supports activities aimed at improving health, and participates in policy/strategy development.

Academic Pharmacy

Prepares students to become professional pharmacists through effective teaching and contributes to existing body of knowledge through research.