Clinical Pharmacists provide drug therapy management in collaboration with referring physicians. Common chronic disease state management areas include diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Patients on chronic anticoagulation therapy and multiple medications are also commonly seen. Providers work closely with social work in helping patients afford and manage their medication regimens.

Services

Medication Therapy Management Services to a wide-range of patients in their communities. Clinical Pharmacists also participate in a weekly collaborative diabetes education class for patients.

Student/Resident Participation

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Clerkship
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Elective
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Residency Program Rotations

Links

Family Medicine Residency Program

Contact

Bobbie Farrah, Pharm.D., BCPS
Assistant Professor, Dept of Pharmacy and Therapeutics
University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy
Director of Outpatient Pharmacotherapy Education
Department of Family Medicine, UPMC St. Margaret
E-mail: farrahrm@upmc.edu