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Therapeutic Position Statements

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.

Note: All ASHP therapeutic position statements are in PDF.

Document Published Next Review Date Estimated Publication Date
Antithrombotic Therapy in Chronic Atrial Fibrillation 2007 2012 --
Cessation of Tobacco Use 2008 2013 --
Institutional Use of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to Maintain Patency of Peripheral Indwelling Intermittent Infusion Devices 2006 In process 2011
Preferential Use of Metronidazole for the Treatment of Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease 1998 In process 2011
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Adults 2007 2012 --
Role of Pharmacotherapy in Preventing Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalized Patients New In process 2011
Strategies for Identifying and Preventing Pneumococcal Resistance 2004 In process --
Therapeutic Monitoring of Vancomycin in Adult Patients: A Consensus Review of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists 2009 2014 --
Treatment of Hypertension 2006 2011 --
Use of Second-Generation Antipsychotic Medications in the Treatment of Adults with Psychotic Disorders 2006 2011 --

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