Purpose: The process of updating the recommendations of the ASHP Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) is described, and the new recommendations targeted toward the year 2030 are presented.
Summary: The process for updating ASHP recommendations for pharmacy-practice change included online surveys of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other stakeholders; extensive discussions by an advisory panel, a strategic planning group, and participants in a town hall session at a national conference; an online public comment period; and final approval by the ASHP Board of Directors.
Conclusion: The guidance offered by the 59 updated PAI recommendations, which take into account environment trends that are likely to affect the pharmacy enterprise, will help health-system pharmacists in their ongoing pursuit of optimal, safe, and effective use of medicines.
Keywords: leadership; pharmacists; pharmacy practice advancement; pharmacy technicians; responsible medication use; trends.
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