About the Center
Established in 1987 with a grant from GlaxoSmithKline, the Drug Information Center (DIC) is an invaluable asset to the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) providing experiential training for student pharmacists and a service to health care professionals. The Center receives approximately 200 requests per month, with a roughly equal amount of requests being received electronically as they are via phone call.
The DIC is an optional rotation site for students to complete an elective advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) in drug information. During the rotation, student pharmacists become competent in data retrieval, literature evaluation, and written and oral communication skills. They respond to inquiries from health care professionals regarding contemporary therapeutic regimens in humans and animals.
Purpose
- To serve the health professions community by answering drug-related questions
- To provide a learning center for student pharmacists and residents, and other health sciences students in drug information skills
- To aid in the promotion of CPHS by offering drug information services throughout the state.
- To promote the profession of pharmacy and other health related professions
Services
Most of the drug information services offered by the DIC are provided free of charge. These services include:
- Provision of drug information and supporting documentation to questions posed by health care practitioners
- Provision of consultative services in various areas
- Participation in pharmacy-related research
Quality Assurance
A quality assurance program has been developed to ensure consistent and accurate service. The Educational Resources Committee at CPHS is the advisory board for the DIC.
Personnel
The Co-directors of the Drug Information Center are Connie L. Barnes, PharmD and Scott L. Perkins, PharmD.
Dr. Barnes received her PharmD degree from CPHS and then completed a specialized residency in drug information.
Dr. Perkins received his PharmD degree from Wingate University School of Pharmacy and then completed a specialized residency in drug information.
Drs. Barnes and Perkins are assisted by fourth-year student pharmacists and a Program Manager. Faculty within CPHS provide additional special area support for the center.
Hours of Operation
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday
(Closed Holidays)
Contact
Request form:
- Preceptors – Available to Campbell Preceptors via their RxPrepector log in. The link is found on the Home screen in “Miscellaneous” when you log in.
- Alumni – Contact Kathy Monaghan to gain access.