About PRO

What is PRO?

The Pharmacists Rehabilitation Organization (P.R.O., Inc.) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit and volunteer peer assistance organization, that helps assess, refer to treatment and monitor pharmacists (and licensed pharmacy interns) with alcohol and/or drug dependencies. When deemed appropriate, P.R.O. Inc. may also advocate for the contracted client to a regulatory agency such as The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

Organization's Basic Beliefs

• We recognize that substance use disorder is a primary disease that is chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal and affects approximately 10%-15% of all pharmacists
• We regard substance use disorder as a treatable disease and recognize the right of our recovering colleague to return to the safe practice of pharmacy when appropriate
• Our primary purpose is to assess, refer to proper treatment, and monitor our colleagues impaired by substance use disorder
• We will advocate for our clients when appropriate and will also help coordinate interventions of potential clients

Our Mission

Our organization's mission is to help addicted pharmacists find recovery from their active disease, and to educate and inform the profession of pharmacy concerning chemical dependency as a treatable disease that affects from 10 - 15% of it’s members.

How PRO Helps

PRO, Inc. is a compassionate, voluntary program which utilizes professional standards review, peer assistance, medical assessment, and possible referral to inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. If you have a problem, or you are concerned about a colleague who does, remember: You are not Alone, PRO can help!

Confidentiality

Information concerning a pharmacist receiving assistance under the program is confidential, and available only to those persons within the organization necessary for the effective operation of the program.

State Board Involvement

PRO, Inc. works with but does not work for The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy and there is no direct organizational connection between the two organizations. However, the board may refer a pharmacist with substance use disorder to PRO, Inc as a result of an intervention by the members or staff of The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.