ASHP Practice Advancement Initiative 2030: New recommendations for advancing pharmacy practice in health systems

Abstract

Purpose. The process of updating the recommendations of the ASHP Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) is described, and the new recommendations targeted toward the year 2030 are presented. Summary. The process for updating ASHP recommendations for pharmacy-practice change included online surveys of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other stakeholders; extensive discussions by an advisory panel, a strategic planning group, and participants in a town hall session at a national conference; an online public comment period; and final approval by the ASHP Board of Directors. Conclusion. The guidance offered by the 59 updated PAI recommendations, which take into account environment trends that are likely to affect the pharmacy enterprise, will help health-system pharmacists in their ongoing pursuit of optimal, safe, and effective use of medicines.