Case scenario

Mary’s father is very proud of his daughter, who not only graduated as a pharmacist, but completed her prescriber course and is now qualified to prescribe. As the owner of a successful community pharmacy in Queensland, he decides to invest in a dedicated prescribing room within the pharmacy and promotes Mary’s new prescribing service to patients. Are there any issues with this scenario?

Learning outcomes

After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:

  • Describe conflicts of interest
  • Explain ethical responsibilities regarding conflicts of interest
  • Identify differences between conflicts and dualities of interest
  • Explain how pharmacists can manage real or perceived conflicts of interest.

Competency standards (2016) addressed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.6, 4.1, 4.3

Accreditation number: PSAAP2608BC

Accreditation expiry: 31/07/2028

Accreditation points: Up to 1.5 Group 2 credits

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Introduction

Conflicts of interest are commonly encountered in healthcare, including pharmacy practice, and are a topic addressed in PSA’s 2026 Code of Ethics for Pharmacists. Understanding, identify

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