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Automation and Technology in Pharmacy Practice

AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN PHARMACY PRACTICE
  1. APhA supports the use of automation and technology in pharmacy practice, with pharmacists maintaining oversight of these systems.
  2. APhA recommends that pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel implement policies and procedures addressing the use of technology and automation to ensure safety, accuracy, security, data integrity, and patient confidentiality.
  3. APhA supports initial and ongoing system-specific education and training of all affected personnel when automation and technology are utilized in the workplace.
  4. APhA shall work with all relevant parties to facilitate the appropriate use of automation and technology in pharmacy practice.
Reference: (JAPhA: NS44(5):551; September/October 2004) (Reviewed 2006) (Reviewed 2008) (Reviewed 2013) (Reviewed 2014) (Reviewed 2015) (Reviewed 2019) (Reviewed 2023)(Reviewed 2025)
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