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APhA Policy Manual


  1. APhA supports the integration of social determinants of health screening as a vital component of pharmacy services.
  2. APhA urges the integration of social determinants of health education within pharmacy curricula, postgraduate training, and continuing education requirements.
  3. APhA supports incentivizing community engaged research, driven by meaningful partnerships and shared decisionmaking with community members.
  4. APhA urges pharmacists to create opportunities for community engagement to best meet the needs of the patients they serve.
  5. APhA encourages the integration of community health workers in pharmacy practice to provide culturally sensitive care, address health disparities, and promote health equity.
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