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.

Policy Positions

• 9920: Telepharmacy (Automation and Information Technology)
• 0010: Dispensing by Nonpharmacists and Nonprescribers (Distribution)
• 0716: Regulation of Telepharmacy Services (Government, Law, and Regulation)
• 0213: Pharmacists' Role in Immunization and Vaccines (Specific Practice Areas)
• 0603: Medication Management for Patient Assistance Programs (Marketing)
• 9702: Drug Samples (Marketing)
• 0403: Scope and Hours of Pharmacy Services (Medication Therapy and Patient Care)

Statement

• Pharmacist’s Role in Primary Care [PDF]
• Pharmacist's Role with Respect to Drug Delivery Systems and Administration Devices [PDF]
• Role of Health-System Pharmacists in Public Health [PDF]
• Unit Dose Drug Distribution [PDF]

Guidelines

• Pharmaceutical Services in Correctional Facilities [PDF]
• Pharmacist’s Role in Home Care [PDF]
• Pharmacist’s Role in Immunization [PDF]
• Minimum Standard for Home Care Pharmacies [PDF]
• Minimum Standard for Pharmaceutical Services in Ambulatory Care [PDF]
• Minimum Standard for Pharmacies in Hospitals [PDF]
• Outsourcing Pharmaceutical Services [PDF]
• Preventing Medication Errors in Hospitals [PDF]
• Standardized Method for Pharmaceutical Care [PDF]