APhA Policy Manual

Artificial Intelligence Use in Pharmacy Practice

AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN PHARMACY PRACTICE EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND COMPETENCE FOR PHARMACY PHARMACY PRACTICE

APhA opposes the replacement of a pharmacist’s professional judgment or patient’s access to their pharmacist with artificial intelligence.
APhA calls on the profession of pharmacy and all related organizations to proactively assess and respond to the evolving role of artificial intelligence in pharmacy practice and workforce dynamics.
APhA encourages judicious use of artificial intelligence by pharmacists and pharmacy personnel as a tool to elevate pharmacy practice and enhance patient care.
APhA advocates for the integration of pharmacists into the development, design, validation, implementation, and maintenance of artificial intelligence solutions.
APhA calls on regulatory bodies, employers, and other relevant parties to develop laws, regulations, and policies as applicable for artificial intelligence to ensure patient safety, privacy, public awareness, and public protection.
APhA calls on those providing artificial intelligence solutions to implement processes that identify and mitigate bias and misinformation in artificial intelligence.
APhA advocates for education providers to facilitate, and pharmacy personnel to seek out, education and training on the lawful, ethical, and clinical use of artificial intelligence.