Anand Patel, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist at Memorial Health System (IL)
Staff Pharmacist at Memorial Health System (IL)
Memorial Health System (IL)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/memorial-health-il
Springfield, Illinois
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Staff Pharmacist
Qooley
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qooley
As the co-founder, my primary job is to lead the company in the right direction to accomplish our goals, while keeping our company's mission & vision focused at the heart of everything we do. 

- Developed & implemented business strategy
- Lead branding & marketing team to recruit artists, entertainers, 
- Lead product development for company website & iOS Apps
- Drafted employment contracts & policies
- Talent scout: interviewed & recruited software engineers as well as company interns. 
- Former member of 1871 Start-up incubator in Chicago, IL
Delaware
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Co-Founder
Walgreens
https://www.linkedin.com/company/walgreens
***Non-Sterile Compounding (Certified)***

Compounded 1000+ products (non-commercial Rx & commercial products with insurance exceptions). Extensive experience with following compounds: 

- Oral Suspensions: baclofen, zonisamide, omeprazole, cyclobenzaprine, tetracycline, vancomycin, valacyclovir, tacrolimus, metoprolol, atenolol, magic mouthwash
- Oral Capsules: estradiol
- Rectal Suppositories: diltiazem, clonidine, gabapentin
- Topical Creams/Oint: testosterone, clonidine, gabapentin, ketamine, lidocaine, baclofen, ketoprofen 
- Topical Solutions: resorcinol
- Vaginal Suppositories: progesterone
- Vaginal Troches: estradiol, progesterone

Core duties/responsibilities: 

- Medication dispensing in compliance with state & federal laws
- Comprehensive Medication Review
- Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
- Clinical Interventions/New Therapy Recommendations
- Medication Education/Patient Counseling
- Medication Device Education (includes proper use of insulin pens, inhalers etc.)
- Diabetes education
- Immunization
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Medication Compliance 
- Medication Inventory Management 
- Narcotics/Controlled Substances Loss Prevention
- Medication abuse/misuse prevention
Springfield, Illinois
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Pharmacist
Express Scripts
https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-scripts
Project 1: Created step therapy drug modules for the Department of Defense (DOD) formulary

Project 2: Created a Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) presentation deck for non-medical professionals (now used as a webinar). 

Project 3: Drafted a document simplifying the financial model used to make formulary decisions 

Project 4: Studied HEDIS measures & recommended strategies to improve Medicare Part C star ratings for ESI clients 

Other responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate communication of drug-related data between departments within ESI
- Research new generics to aid in formulary decision making
- Serve as a pharmacy resource for MBA interns
greater st. louis area
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Clinical Services Intern
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Leadership Positions at APhA-ASP:

Chapter Delegate (2012-2013)
 - Represented SIUe chapter at regional & annual conferences
 - Voted on the policies proposed
 - Defended the policies proposed by SIUe chapter
 - Elected national officers
 - Advocated for policy making process  
 
Generation Rx Chair (2012-2013)
 - Increased awareness among pharmacists & student pharmacists about the opportunity to serve as educators/health information resources regarding prescription medication abuse prevention.
 - Implemented innovative programming ideas to help spread the message of generation Rx across multiple demographics. 

Secretary (2011-2012)
 - Maintained effective communication within chapter sub-committees. 
 - Provided assistance to other officers in their community projects.
- Recorded meeting minutes
Pharmacy/Teaching
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Molecular and Cellular Biology
Illinois Medical Screening Society (IMSS)
 - Volunteered in health screenings for poor and under-served population in Urbana/Champaign area. 

Illinois Cricket Club 
 - Started a team consisting of 15 payers to enter the local cricket league. My team made it to the semi-finals that same year.
3.9
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Biology, General
4.0
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Harper College
https://www.linkedin.com/school/harpercollege/
Education
American Lung Association
https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-lung-association
Educated Children on the disease (asthma), triggers, and proper inhaler techniques.
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Children's Asthma Camp Volunteer
Health
SIUe Alcohol & Drug Task Force
- Raised awareness among college students on health consequences related to alcohol and drug abuse. I help devise programs to reduce alcohol & drug abuse on the college campus. 

 - Open Discussion Panel on Alcohol abuse
Pharmacy Student Representative & Advisor
Walgreens
Non-Sterile Compounding
American Pharmacists Association
202-0014
Immunization
State of Illinois
051.298103
Pharmacist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-workman-90b6b792
Sherman, IL
Chris Workman
Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Memorial Medical  Center
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kati-smith
Chatham, IL
Kati Smith
Clinical Pharmacist at HSHS St. John's Hospital Springfield, IL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-abramowitz-gross-1a74b246
Springfield, IL
Amy Abramowitz Gross
Lead OR clinical pharmacist at Memorial Health System (IL)
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Greater Cleveland
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES
Endocrine Clinical Pharmacist & Remote Monitoring Program Coordinator at Cleveland Clinic, Diabetes Advocate, Speaker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-laughlin-40046ba8
Bluffton, SC
Claire Laughlin
Student at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
https://in.linkedin.com/in/sm-shaikh-767556204
Ahmedabad
Sm Shaikh
Instrument Engineer at ZARA VALVES PVT. LTD. - India
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-smock-0684b9160
Zionsville, IN
Kristine Smock
Pharmacist at Walgreens
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Lincoln, IL
Roberta McGuire
Pharmacy Manager
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Ozark, MO
John Tonjuk
Pharmacist at Marionville Pharmacy
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Springfield, IL
Cydney Musch
Pursing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. John's College of Nursing with hopes of entering a career in Pediatrics
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-hall-40a383101
Greater St. Louis
Marianne Hall
Pharmacy Supervisor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-ausmus-85658228
Springfield, IL
Marianne Ausmus
Rph at Walgreens Pharmacy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-romanotto-059791108
Springfield, IL
Alisha Romanotto
Student Pharmacist at St. Louis College of Pharmacy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-bryant-pharmd-71070429
Fairland, IN
Beth Bryant, PharmD
Consultant Pharmacist
https://in.linkedin.com/in/siddharth-ramlavat-7a016a31
Ahmedabad
Siddharth Ramlavat
Managing Director at Ariex Ispat Pvt. Ltd.
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Springfield, IL
Melinda Isaacs
pharmacy manager at Walgreens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-strawn-3146a4b0
Springfield, IL
Heather Strawn
Pharmacy Information Systems Pharmacist at Memorial Medical Center
https://www.linkedin.com/in/itoro-etim-1a2964161
Springfield, IL
Itoro Etim
Staff Pharmacist at Walgreens
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Springfield, IL
Tara Furno
Pharmacy Manager at Walgreens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-krager-978b5231
Springfield, IL
Matthew Krager
Staff Pharmacist at Memorial Medical Center
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Greater Boston
Anand P.
Pharmacy Informatics Consultant
De-Risk your start up business
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Network 618
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Services (MTMS) Group
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Specialty Pharmacy, PBM, Home Infusion, Mail Order and Long Term Care Professionals
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Pharmacy Publishing Network
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PHARMACISTS
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Pharmacy Entrepreneurs
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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
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SIUE School of Pharmacy
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
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ASHP — Pharmacists Advancing Healthcare
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