- In this report
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- The Leapfrog Group
- The National Committee for Quality Assurance
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
A portion of our drug-related information comes from our partner, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), a 30,000-member national professional association comprised of pharmacists who work with doctors and other health professionals in hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, and long-term care and home care facilities. ASHP's mission is to support pharmacists’ efforts to help people use medications safely and effectively.
ASHP publishes American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS). AHFS is a professional drug information source widely trusted for its established record in refuting unfounded efficacy claims, its rigorous science-based editorial process and its independence from the influence of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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