Systemwide Operations - Pharmacy

The Pharmacy team supports the UC Health enterprise by developing strategies for optimizing systemwide medication use, generating revenue to further support the UC Health population, executing targeted initiatives focused on delivering value to UC Health patients through effective medication utilization, and identifying opportunities for collaboration among the UC Health Academic Medical Centers.

The Pharmacy team is led by Chief Pharmacy Officer Cedric Terrell, who is responsible for leading systemwide initiatives that improve financial, operational, and clinical outcomes for pharmacy services.

Capability Areas

Acute Care Pharmacy Programs

• medication safety
• medication policy
• acute care medication utilization
• support for the Pharmacy Collaborative Teams

Director of Acute Care Pharmacy Programs: Katrina (Katie) Derry 

 
Ambulatory Pharmacy Programs

• ambulatory care practice
• medication utilization
• support for the Pharmacy Collaborative Teams

Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Programs: Julianna Burton 

Pharmacy Specialty Operations

• specialty pharmacy strategy
• access to specialty medications
• leveraging data for UC pharmacy initiatives

Director of Systemwide Pharmacy Specialty Operations: Kanika Chandra 

Strategic Pharmacy Projects and Partnerships

• lowering the cost of prescription drugs for Californians
• employee benefit programs

Senior Director, Strategic Pharmacy Projects and Partnerships: Brian Davis 

340B Strategy

• pharmaceutical purchasing data
• optimization opportunities and collaboration with stakeholders
• staying abreast of regulatory changes to drive efficient and effective utilization of the program

Director of 340B Strategy: Amar Sharma 

Pharmacy Business Analysis

• pharmacy contracts, procurement, and analytics
• primary contact for manufacturer-related pharmacy contract inquires at a system level

 Pharmacy Business Analyst: Sean Lavigne