APhA Policy Manual

Non-execution-Related Use of Pharmaceuticals in Correctional Facilities

DRUG CLASSIFICATION DRUG PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION ETHICAL ISSUES FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND POLICIES FREEDOM OF ACCESS (FREEDOM OF CHOICE) PHARMACY PRACTICE

APhA opposes drug manufacturers' refusal to supply certain drugs to correctional health services units necessary to provide medical treatment of those who are incarcerated.
APhA advocates for those who are incarcerated to have an opportunity, equal to that of nonmates, to access medications that correctional healthcare providers deem medically necessary for appropriate and humane health care treatment.
APhA advocates for correctional healthcare providers to have opportunity, equal to that of non-correctional healthcare providers, to access, prescribe, and procure pharmaceuticals deemed necessary for medical treatment of those incarcerated.