Background: A crucial factor for promoting the rational use of medications is the implementation of effective distribution practices. These practices involve providing the appropriate medication in a suitable form to the correct patient, at the right dosage and quantity, accompanied by clear instructions, and packaged in a way that maintains the drug's potency Objective: to assess community pharmacists’ adherence to rational dispensing practice at selected community pharmacies in Addis Ababa. Method: A cross sectional study design was employed to assess the adherence of community pharmacists to rational prescribing practices. World Health organization prescribing standards was used to carry out face to face interview via close ended questionnaire. Result: The study conducted on total of 12 pharmacies and 120 clients showed that all the selected pharmacies fulfilled the standard 100%. All have the needed materials with the appropriate environment, of the observed pharmacists the most frequently given information’s was frequency and duration with percentages of 96.7% and 95% respectively. However important informations like side effect, precautions and contraindications were not given much emphasis only 9.2% informed about side effects, 10% about precautions and 21% about contraindications. Conclusion: This study revealed that mere knowledge and skills related to our area of research are insufficient. While pharmacists appear to possess the essential qualifications, there are instances of negligence among them. Consequently, it is important to implement regular training and awareness programs, as such lapses can lead to adverse outcomes for clients and patients.