Portland Press Herald reports on College of Pharmacy’ grant award to expand community pharmacy opportunities

The Portland Press Herald on Oct. 1, 2012 covered the ɫƵ College of Pharmacy's award of a $50,000 grant to expand community pharmacy opportunities for graduates.

The grant was awarded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation. The College of Pharmacy will graduate its inaugural class next spring.

"This grant will allow for the expansion of community pharmacy practice services within the state of Maine and across the country. This is a unique opportunity to place a focus on the efforts and abilities of community pharmacists as the profession of pharmacy continues to grow,” said Assistant Professor Meghan Sullivan, Pharm.D., ɫƵ's Community Pharmacy Residency Program director.

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