Standards of Practice for Clinical Pharmacists

This document sets forth ACCP’s expectations for clinical pharmacists within the United States and countries around the world where clinical pharmacy is emerging. It is also intended to serve as a reference for those designing and assessing clinical pharmacy education and training programs. In addition to articulating the clinical pharmacist’s process of care and documentation, the eight standards listed here address the clinical pharmacist’s involvement in collaborative, team-based practice and privileging; professional development and maintenance of competence; professionalism and ethics; research and scholarship; and other professional responsibilities. The standards define for the public, health professionals, and policy-makers what they can and should expect of clinical pharmacists.