Health system leaders report that clinical standardization is one of their top priorities, and for many, a critical early step toward standardization is the creation of a system-level pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committee and system-wide formulary.

To kick off these efforts, we recommend drafting a formal P&T committee charter. A charter can serve as a powerful tool for granting formal authority, bringing clear structure and organization to P&T meetings, and guiding decision making and communication flow.

Every health system will have a unique charter, reflecting organizational and cultural diversity. However, there are several common elements that all well-designed P&T committee charters share, which enable the organization to make decisions and implement changes efficiently.

To support you in drafting your own system-level P&T committee charter, or revising an existing one, we’ve collected sample charters from a wide range of organizations. Below are ten hand-selected examples that illustrate different approaches to outlining committee roles and expectations.

For a checklist of items to include in your charter and guidance on how to optimize your charter, see our Guide to System P&T Charters.

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System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Charter Library

Systems with 2-4 Hospitals

• Asante Health
• Froedtert Health
• Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Premier Health

Systems with 5-10 Hospitals

• MedStar Health
• Willow Tree Health (Pseudonym)
• Partners HealthCare
• University of Maryland Medical System
• Vidant Health
• Cleveland Clinic