APhA Policy Manual

The Use and Sale of Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarettes)

EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND COMPETENCE FOR PHARMACY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS PHARMACY PRACTICE PUBLIC HEALTH

APhA opposes the sale of e-cigarettes and other vaporized nicotine products in pharmacies until such time that scientific data support the health and environmental safety of these products.
APhA opposes the use of e-cigarettes and other vaporized nicotine products in areas subject to current clean air laws, regulations, and policies for combustible tobacco products until such time that scientific data support the health and environmental safety of these products.
APhA urges pharmacists to become more knowledgeable about e-cigarettes and other vaporized nicotine products.