Pharmacy Programs- General Information

The UAB Hospital's Department of Pharmacy is committed to providing only the best in patient care.  Our practitioners are well-respected, responsible members of the health-care team with a sincere commitment to fulfilling our mission.  We are proud of our accomplishments and are continuously searching for new talent to join our team.  Please read on to learn more about us.

Our Core Purpose

Taking personal responsibility for identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems.

Mission Statement

The UAB Hospital Pharmacy Program will set the national standard for pharmaceutical care delivery.  This will be accomplished by taking personal responsibility for the drug therapy needs of our patients and focusing on achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes.  We will maintain a responsive and accurate medication dispensing system, provide education for all customers on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs, train new practitioners in advanced pharmacy practice, and foster research in medication use systems and appropriate therapeutics.

Philosophy of Practice

Practitioners provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to their specific patient population, utilizing highly-skilled technicians, state-of-the-art drug information resources, and available technology.  Our practitioners serve as patient care experts, preceptors for students and residents, educators, consultants, and supervisors of the medication use process.

Inpatient Practice

At the 908 bed University Hospital, practitioners provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, supported by computerized physician order entry, well-trained professional technicians, and 14 satellites.

Ambulatory Care

Practitioners provide prescription services for four outpatient pharmacies and also manage patient care clinics in anticoagulation, HIV therapy, transplantation, and internal medicine.

Therapeutic Policy Management

This division is responsible for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee management, medication error evaluation, ADR reporting, drug information support for our pharmacists and other health care providers, clinical research coordination, and MUE program management.

Educational Programs

We offer ASHP-accredited residency programs in Pharmacy Practice and Drug Information and provide numerous clerkships for Samford University's Doctor of Pharmacy program.  Practitioners routinely provide therapeutic lectures to physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.  Patient and public education is of utmost importance.

Please direct all inquiries to:

Mark W. Todd, Pharm.D., FASHP
Director, Department of Pharmacy