ASHP statement on the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy executive.

The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) believes that complex hospitals and health systems benefit from having a pharmacy executive responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of the organization’s medication-use process. This individual (sometimes referred to as the “chief pharmacy officer,” but hereinafter “the pharmacy executive”) must be properly positioned within the organization to ensure the best utilization of his or her expertise in all decisions regarding medication use. To promote effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork with peers, the pharmacy executive should