225 ILCS 85/1

(225 ILCS 85/1) (from Ch. 111, par. 4121)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)

Sec. 1.

The Practice of Pharmacy
in the State of Illinois is declared a professional practice affecting
the public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation
and control in the public interest.  It is further declared to be a
matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy,
as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the public
and that only qualified persons be permitted to practice pharmacy in
the State of Illinois.  This Act shall be liberally construed to carry
out these objects and purposes.

(Source: P.A. 85-796.)