Advocacy

Global Efforts to Revolutionize Care of Older Adults: The Peter Lamy Center’s Expanding Reach

January 7, 2025

For more than 40 years, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging has been at the cutting edge of enhancing care of older adults. Now, this pioneering center is taking its expertise to a global stage.

‘Unseen Potential’: School of Pharmacy Alumna’s Podcast Advocates for the Blind and Visually Impaired

December 16, 2024

Alena Abraham, PharmD ’24, launched a podcast as a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) student to help ensure that the stories of blind and visually impaired people are heard. Abraham was inspired to start her podcast, “Unseen Potential,” by her brother, Shawn Abraham, who lost his vision when he was 6 years old.

UMB Experts Urge New Schizophrenia Medication Rules

December 13, 2024

University of Maryland, Baltimore pharmacy and medical experts were instrumental in a groundbreaking vote in November to remove a longstanding barrier to patients being prescribed clozapine.

Student Pharmacists Educate on Opioids at Mexican Embassy

April 18, 2024

Leaders of the student organization APhA-ASP gave presentation about fentanyl and naloxone.

PATIENTS Day Shines a Spotlight on Mental Health

October 24, 2023

Annual event features the mental health journey of panelists, authors, and community members.

UMSOP Invited to Nation’s Capital for American Pharmacists Month

October 19, 2023

Faculty and students visited APhA headquarters and met with legislators in Washington, DC.

Practicing P-SHOR Faculty Receive Statewide Recognition

August 31, 2023

Alison Duffy and Bethany DiPaula were honored by MPhA.

PATIENTS Partnerships Come Full Circle

July 27, 2023

Early supporters of the PATIENTS Program now serve together at a non-profit organization to champion patient-centered advocacy.

David Stewart Associates Society Members Recognized for Philanthropy

May 12, 2023

Annual event honors donors amidst successful giving period for the School.

Health Education Critical as Recreational Cannabis Legalized

May 3, 2023

Medical cannabis experts and the health education they bring remain critical resources as recreational cannabis’ legalization date approaches.

Summit Brings National Pharmacy, Public Health Leaders Together at the School of Pharmacy

April 26, 2023

Attendees included officials at the state and federal level.

Sarah Michel, PhD, Named Interim Dean

April 24, 2023

Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences assumes interim role on June 1.