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Audra Butler grew up in the small town of Cheraw, South Carolina, on the fall line of the Pee Dee River. She always valued living in a close-knit community, and from a young age she knew that she eventually wanted to serve her community in a healthcare capacity, though it wasn’t always clear how. It...

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It’s safe to say that a career in pharmacy has been on Savannah McLeod’s mind for many years. In the eighth grade, Savannah McLeod completed a job shadowing at a local pharmacy. As a senior in high school, she completed two pharmacy internships. “I was initially drawn to pharmacy because the way medicine works fascinated...

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When it comes to medications, there are an endless number of questions that might bubble up in a patient’s mind. Do I need to take this medication with food? Can it be combined with my other medications? How do I need to store it? What are the side effects? Adrianna Cody first found this to...

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Jamal Noble ’24 was concerned about his ability to succeed in a doctoral program. Now he will continue his years of service in a new capacity: as a doctor of pharmacy.  BY SARAH MURPHY When preparing to apply to pharmacy school, Jamal Noble ’24 did his research and considered a number of factors. He looked...

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The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s newest graduates officially became pharmacists during the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony and Commencement in Belk Auditorium on Friday, May 10.  Dr. Anita Gustafson, president of Presbyterian College, reminded the graduates of what the hoods and diplomas represent.   “These physical items represent long hours of hard work, great accomplishments, probably some...

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BY SARAH MURPHY Dr. Laura Fox, professor of pharmaceutics and director of assessment at the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP), was recently awarded two innovation awards from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Dr. Laura Fox Fox was named the 2023 recipient of the Innovation in Teaching Award for her work titled, “Learning Logs:...

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The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy sent 53 new doctors of pharmacy into the world Friday – encouraging them to serve with integrity and become passionate advocates for their patients and profession.

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For the second year in a row, graduates from the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy outperformed their peers at the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. All pharmacy school graduates must pass both the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy...

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The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s newest students were welcomed into the College community Aug. 20 at the school’s annual White Coat Ceremony in Belk Auditorium.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of retail pharmacists in the US is on the decline. There are, however, many other opportunities for graduates of the PC School of Pharmacy, The Future of Pharmacy Dr. Arlin Ashemore ‘18 has taken one such path. He is currently completing a research fellowship at Omnicell...

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