APhA Policy Manual

Potential Conflicts of Interest in Pharmacy Practice

DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION ETHICAL ISSUES PHARMACY PRACTICE

APhA reaffirms that as health care professionals, pharmacists are expected to act in the best interest of patients when making clinical recommendations.
APhA supports pharmacists using evidence-based practices to guide decisions that lead to the delivery of optimal patient care.
APhA supports pharmacist development, adoption, and use of policies and procedures to manage potential conflicts of interest in practice.
APhA should develop core principles that guide pharmacists in developing and using policies and procedures for identifying and managing potential conflicts of interest.