Mission Statement

The Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists was established:

1) To advance public health by promoting the professional interests of pharmacists practicing in hospitals and other organized health-care settings through:

a) Fostering pharmaceutical services aimed at drug-use control      and rational drug therapy.

b) Developing professional standards for pharmaceutical         services.

c) Fostering an adequate supply of well-trained, competent                   pharmacists and associated personnel.

d) Developing and conducting programs for maintaining and                  improving the competence of pharmacists and associated          personnel.

e) Disseminating information about pharmaceutical services and           rational drug use.

f) Improving communication among pharmacists, other members       of the health-care industry, and the public.

g) Promoting research in the health and pharmaceutical sciences               and in pharmaceutical services.

h) Promoting the economic welfare of pharmacists and             associated personnel.

2) To foster rational drug use in society such as through advocating appropriate public policies toward that end.

3)  To pursue any other lawful activity that may be authorized by DSHP's Board of Directors