Rhode Island casts overwhelming yes vote for new College of Pharmacy Building

KINGSTON, R.I. — November 9, 2006 — Thirty-eight of Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns approved the higher education bond issue that will provide $65 million for a new College of Pharmacy building at the University of Rhode Island. Election-day approval of the $72.8 million Question 4 bond referendum will also provide $7.8 million to […]

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Pharmacy research, outreach programs could grow at URI if voters approve Question 4

Some of its faculty are making critical discoveries about drug interactions while others are helping another state agency save millions in pharmacy costs. The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is benefiting our state, country and indeed the world. But the College no longer has the space or technology it needs to grow in […]

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URI College of Pharmacy, Dept. of Corrections team up to save nearly $5 million in drug costs at state prisons

KINGSTON, R.I. – October 26, 2006 – The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy plays a pivotal role in reducing the state Department of Corrections pharmacy costs, saving nearly $5 million during the last four years. The College’s Health Care Utilization Management Center works with the department’s medical staff to manage the medications for […]

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URI College of Pharmacy dedicates Brooks Eckerd classroom

Support from pharmacy chain exceeds $100,000 KINGSTON, R.I. — July 20, 2006 — The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy has dedicated a classroom with the latest animation technology to Brooks Eckerd Pharmacy. The pharmacy chain has supported several College projects, its total support exceeding $100,000. During springtime ceremonies with company officials, the College […]

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