APhA, ASHP, and NABP Release Call to Action for Pharmacy Workforce and Workplace Well-Being

A Report of the Implementing Solutions 2.0 Summit

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) announced a new report including actions in key areas to improve pharmacy workplace conditions and an overall call to action for the profession. The report is the culmination of a recent invitation-only event convened by APhA, ASHP, and NABP to target the ongoing concerns of workplace conditions, burnout, and mental health. The summit was a follow-up to a 2023 joint meeting and allowed for further exploration of issues and identification of new strategies to improve the well-being of the pharmacy workforce.

The report, "Implementing Solutions Summit 2.0: Building a Sustainable, Healthy Pharmacy Workforce and Workplace," utilized the foundational themes and actionable solutions from the 2023 event, bolstered by targeted recommendations from the summit discussion for key action items. A call to action for the profession, comprised of five priorities, urges other pharmacy organizations, employers, pharmacy leaders, and members of the pharmacy workforce to carry the momentum forward.

The convening organizations, in addition to continued collaboration on the prioritized action items, have committed to developing a workplace assessment tool and associated resources. This new tool will be available soon. To learn more and read the full report in detail, click here.

About APhA

APhA is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession. APhA leads the pharmacy profession by supporting pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in their role optimizing medication use and patient health outcomes and ensuring patients have access to pharmacists' care. We do this through our strong and effective advocacy, top notch education, practice tools, and resources, dissemination of evidence, and opportunities for members to engage and learn from each other. APhA is the pharmacy voice at the table in developing national guidelines, policies, and best practices that advance the profession and patient care. For more information, visit pharmacist.com.

About ASHP

ASHP is the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing 60,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all patient care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and health-system community pharmacies. For over 80 years, ASHP has championed innovation in pharmacy practice, advanced education, and professional development, and served as a steadfast advocate for members and patients. In addition, ASHP is the accrediting body for pharmacy residency and technician training programs and provides comprehensive resources to support pharmacy professionals through every stage of their careers. For more information, visit ashp.org and ASHP's consumer website, SafeMedication.com. Learn more about ASHP's public awareness campaign at yourpharmacist.org.

About NABP

NABP is the independent, international, and impartial 501(c)(3) nonprofit Association that assists its state member boards and jurisdictions in protecting public health. NABP was established in 1904 to assist the state boards of pharmacy in creating uniform education and licensure standards. Today, we help support patient and prescription drug safety through examinations that assess pharmacist competency, pharmacist licensure transfer and verification services, and various pharmacy accreditation and inspection programs.

SOURCE ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)