Strengthen collaboration between clinical pharmacists and physicians with the ACCP Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) Template. This practical resource is designed to support integrated, team-based care while helping organizations develop agreements that align with applicable state regulations.
Collaborative practice is permitted in all 50 states, but requirements vary considerably. Depending on the state, regulations may address:
- Number and ratio of collaborating providers
- Duration and renewal of agreements
- Referral or prescribing requirements
- Pharmacist education, training, and credentialing
- Specific medications, services, or laboratory ordering authority
- Filing requirements with Boards of Pharmacy or other regulatory bodies
To help navigate this complexity, the ACCP CPA template includes structured section headers and customizable draft language that can be tailored to state law and institutional policy.
Key Features
- Alignment with ACCP Policies: Reflects ACCP’s published positions supporting clinical pharmacists as medication-use experts on physician-led health care teams.
- Education and Training: Emphasizes the role of residency-trained, board-certified pharmacists who maintain ongoing professional competence.
- Integrated Care: Incorporates provisions for communication, coordination, and shared accountability between pharmacists and physicians.
- Flexibility: Allows for easy modification to meet regulatory, organizational, and practice-specific needs.
Access the Template
The CPA template is available to ACCP members and non-members as part of the organization’s commitment to advancing clinical pharmacy practice and improving patient care. Click here to download the template.