The science that embraces knowledge of drugs with special reference to the mechanism of their action in the treatment of disease is pharmacology. Nuclear pharmacy focuses on preparing radioactive materials for diagnostic tests and for treating certain diseases. Nuclear pharmacists undergo additional training specific to handling radioactive materials, and unlike in community and hospital pharmacies, nuclear pharmacists typically do not interact directly with patients. Veterinary pharmacies, sometimes called animal pharmacies, may fall in the category of hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy or mail-order pharmacy. Veterinary pharmacies stock different varieties and different strengths of medications to fulfill the pharmaceutical needs of animals. Our location on a major academic medical center campus in…

Some patients require specialty drugs for chronic or complex conditions. The network specialty pharmacy can dispense these drugs quickly and at a reasonable cost. Our programs span the entire pharmaceutical continuum—from discovery and development to regulation and from translation to patient care and outcomes. This year, the university is celebrating the return of UC Serves – a day for staff and faculty to share the experience of intentional, focused service to the communities surrounding the University of Cincinnati campuses and beyond. The day of service helps connect UC with community neighbors and build stronger connections among university employees. UC Serves brings staff and faculty to the front lines in supporting…