
Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Advancing pharmacy
across health systems
in the First State.
DSHP connects pharmacists practicing in Delaware’s hospitals and organized health-care settings — advancing public health through education, professional standards, and community.
01 / Education & Events
Continuing education, year round
Programs, meetings, and networking that keep Delaware pharmacists current and connected.
02 / Our Community
Led by practicing pharmacists
A volunteer board of clinicians from Delaware’s leading health systems guides our work.

Why we exist
“To advance public health by promoting the professional interests of pharmacists practicing in hospitals and other organized health-care settings.”
— From the DSHP mission

What our mission drives
A stronger pharmacy profession for every Delaware community.
Every DSHP program serves the commitments our society was established to advance.
01
Rational drug therapy
Fostering pharmaceutical services aimed at drug-use control and rational drug therapy.
02
Professional standards
Developing professional standards for pharmaceutical services.
03
A strong workforce
Fostering an adequate supply of well-trained, competent pharmacists and associated personnel.
04
Lifelong competence
Conducting programs that maintain and improve the competence of pharmacists and personnel.
05
Public information
Disseminating information about pharmaceutical services and rational drug use.
06
Communication
Improving communication among pharmacists, the health-care industry, and the public.
07
Research & welfare
Promoting research in the pharmaceutical sciences and the economic welfare of pharmacists.

Our commitment
“We foster rational drug use in society — including advocating appropriate public policies toward that end.”
— Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists

What we offer
Education, connection, and a voice for the profession.
Events & CE
A calendar of continuing-education programs, meetings, and networking across Delaware.
Leadership
A volunteer board of practicing pharmacists guiding the society’s work.
Advocacy
A collective voice for rational drug use and sound public policy.
Research
Support for research in the health and pharmaceutical sciences.
Community
Better communication among pharmacists, colleagues across health care, and the public.
Stay connected
Be part of Delaware’s health-system pharmacy community.
Meet the board, join us at an upcoming program, or send us a note — we’d love to hear from you.
Questions about DSHP or our events? We’re one message away.

