 | Self-Care Including Self-Medication - The Professional Role of the Pharmacist September 1, 1996. The Council of FIP have adopted a statement of principle on self-care. This statement describes the policy of FIP on the responsibilities of pharmacists when advising on self-medication. Areas covered by the Statement are 'Pharmacy premises', 'Sales promotion', 'Advice on the treatment of symptoms', 'Request for medicined by name', 'Referral notes' and 'Confidentiality' |