The mission of ASHP is to represent its members and to provide leadership that will enable pharmacists in organized health care settings to (1) extend pharmaceutical care focused on achieving positive patient outcomes through drug therapy; (2) provide services that foster the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of drug use; (3) contribute to programs and services that emphasize the health needs of the public and the prevention of disease; and (4) promote pharmacy as an essential component of the health care team.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEVELOPMENT, PHARMACOLOGY