Pharmaceutical Review (Staff Reporter). A successful meeting of executive council of Grand Pharmacist Alliance (GPA) held on February 15, 2021 in Sargodha Pakistan. The headship of GPA has established the Executive Body of Pakistan Pharmacist Association (PPA). The respected senior pharmacist Tahir Farooq Akber hosted the Oath Taking Ceremony. Being part of the executive body of Pakistan Pharmacist Association, the new president Dr. Taha Nazir vowed on behalf of the proposed body to serve humanity and to support the profession’s ideals and commitments. In taking this solemn oath / making this promise, they honor those who have supported their development as a pharmacist and commit themselves never to act in a manner that is contrary to these vows. The main responsibility of this executive body is to hold a free, fair and independent election to introduce a real representation of pharmacist community in Pakistan.
Moreover, the executive body of PPA (Centre) aimed to help, guide and support the community in all dimensions of their lives by the highest standards of human conduct; apply the full measure of knowledge and abilities to supporting the health professionals; always place the needs of all those they serve above their personal interests and considerations; serve equally, fairly and with respect, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or political beliefs; protect the confidentiality of personal and health information entrusted to them; maintain their professional knowledge and competence throughout their career; support the advancement of knowledge and standards of practice in pharmacy; nurture the preparation of future members of their profession; use all opportunities to develop collaborative practice with all healthcare professionals in their environment.
Dr. Tahir Farooq, Sargodha; Tahir Aziz Mughal Lahore; Malik Muhammad Waheed, Jehlum and Saeed-ur-Rasheed Nazir Sargodha have welcomed the executive body. They emphasized to focus upon the assigned role of making necessary arrangements for a free, fair and independent election to introduce a real representation of pharmacist community in Pakistan.
