APhA Policy Manual

Pharmacy Personnel With Impairments That Affect Practice

DRUG ABUSE, CONTROL AND EDUCATION

APhA advocates that pharmacy personnel should not work while subject to physical or mental impairment due to substances that might adversely affect their abilities to function properly in their professional capacities.
APhA supports establishment of counseling, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation programs for pharmacy personnel who are subject to physical or mental impairment due to substances that might adversely affect their abilities to function in their professional capacities.
APhA encourages employers to provide support to pharmacy personnel in need of medical leave to address mental health and substance use disorders.
APhA encourages employers to provide pharmacy personnel time away from work that facilitates appropriate care for mental health or substance use disorders without retaliation.
APhA advocates for timely referrals to health professional recovery programs when available, even in instances where disciplinary actions may be considered.
APhA encourages employers to actively support pharmacy personnel in recovery for substance use disorder by offering employment opportunities and non-dispensing roles as they reintegrate into the workforce.