<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; } span.sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000003 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=20:51:16:03"><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000000">20:51:16:03</span></a><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000001">.  The pharmacist's relation to the public.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> In </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">the pharmacist's </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">relation to the public, the pharmacist</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> shall</span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (1)  Uphold the approved legal standards of the </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">United States</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> 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;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (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;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (3)  Seek to enlist and to merit the confidence of the </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">public</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">. The pharmacist zealously guards this confidence. The pharmacist considers the knowledge and confidence </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">that</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> the pharmacist gains of the ailments of pat</span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">ients</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> as entrusted to the pharmacist's honor, and does not divulge </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">these</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> facts;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (4)  Hold the health and safety of the pharmacist's pat</span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">ients</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> 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;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (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;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (6)  </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">Be</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> a good citizen and uphold and defend the laws of the states and nation; the pharmacist </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">shall </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">keep informed concerning pharmacy and drug laws and other laws pertaining to health and sanitation</span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">,</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> and cooperate with enforcement authorities;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (7)  Support constructive efforts </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">on</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> behalf of the public health and welfare. The pharmacist seeks representation on public health committees and projects</span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">,</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> and offers to them full cooperation; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    (8)  At all times seek only fair and honest remuneration for services.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986</span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024</span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-11-43"><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000003">36-11-43</span></a><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">    </span><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-11-43"><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0-000003">36-11-43</span></a><span class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542aeP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sbb51558c-9d4d-4fa0-8eef-8ed2d50542ae000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>