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Faculty Profile

Susan AbughoshF. Lamar Pritchard

Dean and Humana Endowed Chair in Pharmacy
Professor of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy
Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy

Office:
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Health 2, Room 3046E
4349 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Houston, TX 77204-5000

Contact: flpritchard@uh.edu - 713-743-6733

Research:

  • Disease state management, outcomes research and quality management
  • Access to pharmacy/clinical pharmacy services in rural communities
  • Pharmacy/pharmacy education advocacy
  • Ph.D. in Pharmacy Administration, University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Athens, Georgia
  • B.S. in Pharmacy, University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Athens, Georgia


Publications

  • Nelson, Arthur, Pritchard, Lamar, et.al., Final Report Dean’s Council Task Force on Post Graduate Pharmacy (Residency) Education, July 2007, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2007; 71 (4) Article S06.
  • Pritchard, FL, Chisholm, MA, Career Commitment of Pharmacy Students, published in The Journal of Pharmacy Teaching, Vol. 7, No.1, 1999.
  • Pritchard, L., Phytomedicinals: A Pharmacist’s Approach to the Herbal Market, Part 2, published in Georgia Pharmacist Quarterly, Vol. 74, No. 4, Fall 1997.
  • Pritchard, L., Phytomedicinals: A Pharmacist’s Approach to the Herbal Market, Part 1, published in Georgia Pharmacist Quarterly, Vol. 74, No. 3, Summer 1997.
  • Pritchard, L., Perri, M., Quality of Service in the Retail Pharmacy Setting: An Examination of Expectations and Perceptions, The Journal of Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, Vol. 11, No. 3, 1997.
  • Perri, M., Martin, B., Pritchard, L., Improving Medication Compliance: A Practical Intervention, The Journal of Pharmacy Technology, vol. 11, July/August, 1995.
  • Pritchard, L., Folkerth, K., "Sifting Through the Different Pain Relievers Can Be A Pain", Athens Banner Herald, December 5, 1995.
  • Pritchard, L., Total Quality Management: A Methodology For Continuously Improving Retail Pharmacy Operations, Georgia Pharmacist Quarterly, winter 1995, Vol. 72, No.1.
  • Chisholm, M., Pritchard, L., Factors Influencing Students To Pursue A Career In Pharmacy, The American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Vol. 52, June 15, 1995.
  • Perri, M., Kotzan, J., Pritchard, L., Ozburn, W., Francisco, G., The Impact of OBRA 90 on Pharmacists and Patients, American Pharmacy, vol.NS35, No.2, February, 1995.
  • Pritchard, L., Lasinger, S., et.al., Pharmacy and Politics: A UGA Project, The Georgia Pharmacist Magazine, 1995.
  • Pritchard, L., Quality of Service in the Retail Drug Setting: An Examination of Expectations and Perceptions, Dissertation Abstracts International, (University Microfilm International, Ann Arbor, Michigan), Vol.54, No.5, Nov. 15, 1993.

Book Chapters & Monographs

  • Pritchard, FL, Martin, BC, Kotzan, JA, Perri, M, Sclar, DA, Case Studies in Pharmacoeconomics and Assessment of Outcomes, a book chapter published in Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome Assessment: A Global Issue, ed. Sam Salek, Euromed Communications Ltd., Haslemere, Surrey, England, 1998.
  • Pritchard, L., Pelton, R., Counseling Female Patients on Vitamins & Minerals: A Pharmacist’s Approach: Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, and Cancer, a monograph published by Oglevy, Adams & Rinehart, Los Angeles California, 1998.
  • Pritchard, L., Blumenthal, M., Counseling Patients on Herbs: A Pharmacist's Approach, a monograph published by Oglevy, Adams & Rinehart, Los Angeles California, November, 1996.

Awards & Honors

  • Phi Lambda Sigma Faculty Leadership of the Year Award, 2011
  • University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy Meritorious Achievement Award, 2009
  • Louisiana Pharmacists Association Leadership and Service Award, 2009
  • CenturyTel Accent on Excellence Award, 2008
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Vision Award for Leadership, 2003
  • Bristol Myers Squibb President’s Award, 1999
  • Wal-Mart True Visionary Award, 1997
  • Runner-up, University of Georgia-Athens College of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year, 1996

Memberships

  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Council of Deans (2004-2008)
  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
  • Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
  • American Society for Quality Control (ASQC)
  • National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)
  • Phi Kappa Phi - Scholastic Honorary Society
  • Outstanding College Students of America

Professional Service

  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy, Charleston, SC, March 2017.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, Idaho State University, College of Pharmacy, Pocatello, Idaho, November 2016.
  • Member University of Houston Vice-Chancellor, Department of Research, Search Committee, May 2016.
  • Member University of Houston Medical School Planning Committee, May 2015-present.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, California NorthState University, College of Pharmacy, Sacremento, California, November 2014.
  • Member, Texas Medical Center Strategic Planning Committee, 2013-present.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Little Rock, Arkansas, October 2013.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, University of New England, College of Pharmacy, Portland Maine, May 2013.
  • Member University of Houston Provost Search Committee, May 2013.
  • Member National Medication Adherence Alliance, sponsored by Duke University and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. January 2013-present.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy, Glendale Arizona, September 2011.
  • Member Board of Directors, Greater Houston Health Connect (GHH), Health Information Exchange, 2011-present.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy, Toledo Ohio, September 2011.
  • Member, Medical Advisory Committee, Texas Children’s Health Plan, 2010 - present
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, Southwest Oklahoma State University, College of Pharmacy, Weatherford, Ok., March 2010.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Louisiana Pharmacists Association, 2004-2009.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Louisiana Society of Health Systems Pharmacy, 2004-2009.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy, Brookings, S.D., September 2008.
  • Coordinated the pharmaceutical care response for 6 evacuee shelters throughout northern Louisiana for 3 weeks post-hurricane Gustav, August/September 2008.
  • Assisted in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the health care screening programs at the 2008 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana on behalf of the National Alliance for Pharmaceutical Care.
  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), member of the Deans’ Council task force on the Faculty Workforce, 2007-2008.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Site Evaluation Team, Wingate University School of Pharmacy, Wingate, NC. April 2007.
  • Northeast Louisiana Economic Development Strategic Planning Initiative, Ruston, Louisiana, July 2007.
    American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Residency Committee Member, Deans’ Council, 2006-2007.
  • Louisiana Governor’s Task Force, Diabetes, 2005-2006.
  • Louisiana Governor’s Task Force, Men’s Health Issues, 2006.
  • Coordinated the pharmaceutical care response for 14 evacuee shelters throughout Louisiana for 4 months post-hurricanes Katrina & Rita, August 2005.
  • Member, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Director of Experiential Training Search Committee, 1996-97.
  • Chair and Member, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Admissions Committee, 1995-96, 1996-97.
  • Member, Pharmacy Technician Certification Coordinating Board for the State of Georgia, 1995.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Georgia Pharmacy Association, 1995-96, 1996-97.
  • President, R.C. Wilson Pharmacy Association, 1995-96.
  • Member, Board of Directors, R.C. Wilson Pharmacy Association, 1988-1990 and 1993
  • Vice-President, R.C. Wilson Pharmacy Association, 1994
  • Presented a program entitled "Pharmacy: A New Attitude", to the UGA Academy of Students of Pharmacy, May 16, 1995.
  • Member, Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Technician Task Force, 1995.
  • Chairman, University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Admissions Task Force, 1994 and 1995.
  • Facilitated and procured a donation of a computer system for the senior dispensing lab from the Kroger Co. The system consisted of a CPU server, 10 remote terminals, software and modem (for 3rd party online adjudication).
  • Solicited and procured a donation of a Baker Cells system for the senior dispensing lab from Automated Prescription Systems, of Pineville, Louisiana.
  • Procured a $100,000 donation from the Kroger Company for the College of Pharmacy’s Vision 2003 Campaign, 1996.
  • Member, UGA College of Pharmacy, Annual Golf Tournament Committee, 1994-95.
  • Member, UGA College of Pharmacy Curriculum Committee, 1994-95.
  • Presented a program on drug abuse to middle school students at Cleveland Road Baptist Church, on July 19, 1994.
  • Advisor for UGA ASP students competing in the national APHA patient counseling contest, 1993.
  • Presented: Common Drugs of Abuse. Presented March 15, 1992 at Cleveland Road Baptist Church, Athens Georgia, in observance of drug abuse prevention week.
  • Presented "Drug Compliance in the Elderly", at the Atrium in Atlanta on July 2, 1990.
  • Presentation given entitled "Medications: Their Use and Abuse", at "Health Expo '90" in Atlanta. Presented May 24, 1990.

Editorial Service

  • Editorial board of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Technology and Drug Research.
  • Advances in Pharmacological Sciences, 2011.
  • Journal Referee, Natural Pharmacy, Herbs and Phytomedicines: Overview and Patient Considerations for Pharmacists. 1996.
  • Editorial Review, monograph entitled "Beyond DUE: The Search for Quality Improvement in Pharmacy Practice," for Syntex, Inc., Palo Alto, Calif., October 1994.
  • Journal Referee, American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 1993.