Actions of the ASHP Virtual House of Delegates

November 13-20, 2015

What is the Virtual House of Delegates?

An opportunity for delegates to take action on ASHP policy recommendations through online voting

Why Hold a Virtual House of Delegates?

Board Task Force on Organizational Structure Recommendations (2013)• More responsive and ongoing policy cycle• Allow final policy action throughout year

Who Serves in the Virtual House of Delegates?

• Delegates credentialed for 2015 ASHP House of Delegates (June) or

• Approved alternates

POLICIES APPROVED BY THE VIRTUAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Nonproprietary Naming of Biological Products

Source: Council on Public Policy

To advocate that originator biological products, related biological products, and biosimilar products share the same global nonproprietary name as defined by the United States Adopted Name Council, the World Health Organization Programme on International Nonproprietary Names, and United States Pharmacopeial Convention; further,

To oppose unique nonproprietary naming for originator biological products, related biological products, and biosimilar products.

Appropriate Use of TestosteroneSource: Council on Therapeutics

To educate pharmacists, patients, and the public about the risks and benefits of testosterone use and about best practices for safe handling of testosterone, specifically regarding harmful effects of contact with another person; further,

To educate healthcare providers about the importance of including accurate testosterone levels and confirmed evidence of clinical symptoms in the evaluation of candidates for testosterone therapy; further,

To encourage additional research on the long-term effects of testosterone therapy.

ASHP Statement on the Roles of Pharmacy Technicians

Source: Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners

To approve the ASHP Statement on the Roles of Pharmacy Technicians:

http://www.ashp.org/DocLibrary/BestPractices/StRolesPharmacyTechs.aspx

Questions or Suggestions?Feel free to contact:

Amber Lucas, Chair, ASHP House of Delegates:hodchair@ashp.org

ASHP:www.ashp.org/menu/PracticePolicy/PolicyPositionsGuidelinesBestPractices/SuggestPolicy