School of Pharmacy

Dean Hritcko speaks during the Commencement ceremony in 2021 (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Looking Ahead: Dean Hritcko is Reappointed to the UConn School of Pharmacy

Five years ago, Philip M. Hritcko was named the ninth dean of UConn’s School of Pharmacy. Now, five years later, he has been reappointed as dean of the School and is honored to continue the legacy of UConn Pharmacy.

Raman Bahal, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics talking with his graduate students (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Raman Bahal Receives the School of Pharmacy 2025 Faculty Research Advising Award

The Faculty Research Advising award is presented annually to a full-time faculty member who has excelled as an advisor for undergraduate or Pharm.D. students performing research in the School. This year, the recipient of the distinguished award is Raman Bahal!

UConn School of Pharmacy Places Second in 2025 AMCP P&T Competition: Following Back-to-Back National Championships

The UConn School of Pharmacy placed second in the 2025 Academy of Managed Care (AMCP) Annual National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Competition – marking the third consecutive year UConn has ranked in the top three nationwide, after winning first place the last two years.

A poster on a wall says "Naloxone Can Save You."

Animal Tranquilizers Found in Illegal Opioids May Suppress the Lifesaving Medication Naloxone − and Cause More Overdose Deaths

Animal tranquilizers are in approximately one-third of the illegal opioids in the U.S.

An aerial view of campus over the water towers on Aug. 9, 2021. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Dose of History: Excellence In Pharmacy, Excellence In Athletics

From our passions in the labs to our passions on the courts and fields, UConn’s School of Pharmacy is bleeding blue this April and showing some Husky Pride to its student-athletes of the past, present, and future. Let's get ready to rumble for three inspiring Huskies who have combined their love of pharmacy and athletics to create a truly one-of-a-kind UConn experience.

An aerial view of the Science 1 building on a sunny day in Storrs on Aug. 20, 2024.

CASE Class of 2025 Includes 12 UConn Faculty Members

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Celebrates its 50th class with its induction ceremony to be held in Storrs

pharmacist hands women a white bag

Did You Know: UConn Health Offers Retail Pharmacy Services?

UConn Health Pharmacy Services Inc. fills both specialty and traditional prescriptions

Reminiscing with the Class of 1975: A Look Back with School of Pharmacy Alumni

As the UConn School of Pharmacy celebrates its centennial, alumni from the class of 1975 mark their 50th reunion year. They share their journeys, highlighting the resilience, friendships, and evolution of pharmacy over the decades.

A supermarket aisle with baby food.

Parents Can Soon Use QR Codes to Reveal Heavy Metal Content in Baby Food

It’s impossible to eliminate heavy metals from baby food entirely, but testing can help consumers make informed decisions

Exterior views of the Pharmacy/Biology Building on May 14, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

NAPLEX Scores Released: UConn Pharmacy Students Exceed National Average

Each year, students at UConn’s School of Pharmacy take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, or NAPLEX, after they graduate. This national exam allows graduates of Pharm.D. programs to earn their title as licensed pharmacists. Scores for the 2024 exam were recently released, revealing that UConn pharmacy students exceeded the national average while continuing their annual pattern of improved scores.