ACT Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence
Our school is dedicated to the importance and advancement of community pharmacy.
"It's vital for our students to grasp the pivotal role of community pharmacy in patient care—a cornerstone of compassionate healthcare in diverse communities. My aim is to impart knowledge on innovative patient care strategies in community pharmacy and provide insights into the business aspects of owning and managing a successful pharmacy."
Dr. Lindsey Miller, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
recognizes our School of Pharmacy as a school committed to advancing community pharmacy practice. We have been selected and recognized as an inaugural Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence. This award serves as a testament to our commitment and unwavering dedication to the advancement of community pharmacy practice.
Our Partnerships
Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN)
CPESN USA is America’s first clinically integrated network of pharmacy providers. Now, with more than 3,500 community pharmacies participating in 49 local networks in 44 states, it is the pharmacy’s fourth largest single contracting organization.
CPESN USA is directed by a board of community pharmacy owners appointed by their local CPESN Network. It is a network of networks run by community pharmacies for community pharmacies.
Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association (MIPA)
Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association was formed in 2002 to provide a unified voice for independently owned pharmacists in public policy discussions. The association was created by independent pharmacists and promotes independent, community pharmacies on a statewide and national level.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
Founded in 1898, the National Community Pharmacists Association is the voice for independent pharmacies, representing over 19,400 pharmacies that employ more than 230,000 individuals nationwide. Community pharmacists are local healthcare problem-solvers who can customize solutions to local health challenges for groups and employers.
Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS)
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) serves as a catalyst for the clinical and translational sciences between the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and UMMC. CCTS facilitates the translation of basic research discoveries into clinically validated therapies to improve the health of populations in Mississippi and beyond.
Community First Research Center for Wellbeing and Creative Achievement (CREW)
Community First Research Center for Wellbeing and Creative Achievement, or CREW, is a community-focused research center at the University of Mississippi that invites communities to share their research and data needs to improve wellbeing and health.
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Learning Experiences
Below you can find our students learning experiences from skills lab, experiential education, and residency programs.
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ACT Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence Champions
Meagan Brown
- Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Lindsey Miller
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice