ASHP's professional policies contain varying levels of detail. Policy positions are short pronouncements on one aspect of practice. Statements express basic philosophy, and guidelines (including what were formerly called "technical assistance bulletins") offer programmatic advice. Therapeutic position statements are concise responses to specific therapeutic issues, and therapeutic guidelines are thorough, evidence-based recommendations on drug use.

The documents (PDF) listed below contain all active ASHP policy positions (1982-2011) on a specific topic. More detailed policy on those topics may be found in the related ASHP statements and guidelines.

• Automation and Information Technology
• Compensation and Reimbursement
• Drug Distribution
• Drug Distribution and Control
• Drug Products, Labeling, and Packaging
• Education and Training
• Ethics
• Formulary Management (Medication-Use Policy Development)
• Government, Law, and Regulation
• Human Resources
• Medication Misadventures
• Organization and Delivery of Services
• Pharmaceutical Industry Marketing
• Pharmacy Management
• Practice Settings
• Preparation and Handling
• Research
• Specific Practice Areas

All active ASHP policy positions from 1982 through 2011 are collected in the documents below:

• ASHP Policy Positions 1982-2011  [PDF] NEW!
• ASHP Policy Positions 1982-2011  [DOC] NEW!