The ethical conduct of a pharmacy executive as the cornerstone of executive professionalism
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Upholding ethical standards in pharmacy administration enhances a leader’s professional competency, ensuring the provision of premium medical care. Yet, organizations still struggle to agree on standard ethical practices. In pharmacy, this is worsened by leaders viewing their roles as mere paperwork, entirely divorced from ethical or socially responsible considerations. Consequently, exploring the professional ethics governing pharmacy executives is paramount for optimizing public access to pharmaceutical care. Application of general scientific methods reveals that managerial ethics is an amalgam of organizational culture, socio-psychological dynamics, and core professional practices. Pharmaceutical managers must integrate ethical principles and regulatory compliance into every facet of their professional duties. The foundational ethics of a pharmacy manager are developed progressively, beginning post-graduation and evolving through lifelong professional education.
Source: Медицинская этика
Authors: KS Alekseeva, GA Galkina
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7166321939