APhA Policy Manual

Standards of Care Regulatory Model for State Pharmacy Practice Acts

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, AND REGULATION PHARMACY PRACTICE

APhA requests that state boards of pharmacy and legislative bodies regulate pharmacy practice using a standard of care regulatory model similar to other health professions’ regulatory models, thereby allowing pharmacists to practice at the level consistent with their individual education, training, experience, and practice setting.
To support implementation of a standard of care regulatory model, APhA reaffirms 2002 policy that encourages states to provide pharmacy boards with the following: (a) adequate resources; (b) independent authority, including autonomy from other agencies; and (c) assistance in meeting their mission to protect the public health and safety of consumers.
APhA encourages NABP as well as state and national pharmacy associations to support and collaborate with state boards of pharmacy in adopting and implementing a standard of care regulatory model.
APhA and other pharmacy stakeholders should provide educational programs, information, and resources regarding the standard of care regulatory model and its impact on pharmacy practice.