How does conscientious objection work in pharmacy practice?
If a pharmacy professional declines to provide a pharmacy service on the basis of a conscientious objection, he or she is required to adhere to the Colleges’ Code of Ethics, Standard 1 (g)(iii), cooperating in effective transfers of care initiated by the patient (without needing to make a referral).
Pharmacy professionals need to inform their pharmacy manager and employer of a conscientious objection either before they accept employment or at the earliest opportunity.