The following documents and links reflect the policies and positions of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) on a variety of topics. On occasion, PPA will write more detailed positions papers when it appears that an abbreviated policy statement is insufficient to convey the association's viewpoints.

Policy Manual

• The PPA Health Policy Manual contains the adopted policies of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. The PPA Health Policy Committee regular reviews each policies at a minimum of every five years.

• View full PPA Health Policy Manual

WorkPlace Conditions

• PPA recognizes that a significant number of individuals are grappling with burnout, workplace hurdles, stress, and anxiety. PPA wants to assure you that your concerns have not gone unnoticed. We are eager to understand how we can be of assistance. We encourage users to utilize this webpage for completing the well-being index, providing crucial data that aids us in understanding your needs. Additionally, this platform affords you the opportunity to confidentially and anonymously report any workplace issues that may put you or your patients at harm.

• Click here to view PPA's Pharmacist's Workplace Issues Page

Eliminating the Barriers to Safe and Effective Prescription Medications

• This position paper outlines the problems and issues that exist in the prescription medication delivery system along with possible solutions for consideration.

• Click here to access the full PPA position paper entitled Eliminating the Barriers to Safe and Effective Prescription Medications.
  

Opioid Dispensing Guidelines

• PPA developed these voluntary dispensing guidelines, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania then endorsed.

• Click here to access PPA's Opioid Dispensing Guidelines.

Safe Medication Disposal

• This position paper outlines the problems, questions, and possible solutions for disposing of unused medications.

• Click here to access the full PPA position paper entitled Safe Medication Disposal and Related Considerations.

Pharmacists' Role in the Patient-Centered Medical Home

• Click here to access an executive summary of the PPA position paper entitled The Pharmacists’ Role in the Patient-Centered Medical Home.

• Click here to access the full PPA position paper entitled The Pharmacists’ Role in the Patient-Centered Medical Home.

• Click here for more information on The Pharmacists’ Role in the Patient-Centered Medical Home.