Division of Clinical, Social and Administrative Sciences

Faculty

Robert L. Maher, Jr., Pharm.D. Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 321 Bayer T 412.396.4989 maher@duq.edu

Educational Background

• 1993 B.S. Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• 1997 Post Baccalaureate Pharm.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• 1998 ASHP Accredited Specialized Residency in Geriatric Pharmacy Practice Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Duke Center of Aging and Human Development, Durham NC
• 2002 Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy, BCPS
• 2004 Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP)

Courses Taught

• Selected Topics in Geriatrics
• Pharmacy in Long Term Care
• Dyslipidemia Management
• Clinical Preparation for Community Pharmacy Practice
• Biomed Sci/Therapeut VI- 3028 (Respiratory/Heme/Oncology)

Areas of Research and Interest

• Geriatric Pharmacotherapy/Drug Related Problems in the Elderly/Adverse Drug Reaction
• Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community Pharmacy Practice
• Ownership/Management in Community Pharmacy
• Advanced Clinical Practice Services in Community Pharmacy
• Experiential Education Models in Community Pharmacy Practice
• Communication in Community Pharmacy Practice
• Formulary Management in Community Pharmacy Practice
• Technology in Community Pharmacy Practice
• Wellness and Prevent/Disease State Management

Select Publications

• Hanlon JT, Handler S, Maher R, Schmader KE. Geriatric Pharmacotherapy and Polypharmacy. In: Fillit H, Rockwood K, Woodhouse K. (Editors), Brocklehurst’s Textbook of Geriatric Medicine. 7th Ed. London, UK: Churchill Livingstone 2008
• Rossi MI. Young A. Maher R. Rodriguez KL. Appelt CJ. Perera S. Hajjar ER. Hanlon JT. Polypharmacy and health beliefs in older outpatients. American Journal Geriatric Pharmacotherapy. 5(4):317-23, 2007 Dec.
• Aspinall S. Sevick MA. Donohue J. Maher R. Hanlon JT. Medication errors in older adults: a review of recent publications. American Journal Geriatric Pharmacotherapy. 5(1):75-84, 2007 Mar.
• Maher R A Pharmacist Approach to Wellness Maintenance in the Community Elderly Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2004 17: 133-136.
• Maher R The Pharmacological Approach of Behavioral Disturbances in Dementia Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2004 17: 129-132

Select Presentations

• Pharmaceutical Care in Community Pharmacy, Basic Science of Care Course 2nd Medical Students University of Pittsburgh Medical School September 3rd, 2008
• Overview of Specialty Drugs in monitoring for efficacy and adverse effects. Value Drug Wholesaler Member C.E. European Trip June/July 2008
• Case base in economics with pharmacotherapy MTM in the Community Pharmacy. Value Drug Wholesaler C.E. European Trip June/July 2008
• “Something Old or Something New?”- New Drugs in Geriatrics Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine Meeting sponsored by Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society and University School of Medicine Pittsburgh, Pa. April 3rd, 2008.
• F-Tag 428 Medication Regimen Review Drug Use Problems in Long Term Care. Pennsylvania Long Term Care Medical Directors Meeting Gettysburg, Pa October 26th, 2007.

Select Projects

• The Pennsylvania Project: Development of a MTM Statewide Preceptor Training Program:
  This is a DSF Grant Funded by the DSF Foundation to develop a standardized MTM program for all schools of pharmacy and pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania. This research project is collaborative project with all Pennsylvania Schools of Pharmacy and I currently represent Duquesne University School of Pharmacy on the content visioning panel
• Geriatric Clinical Pharmacists Expert Panel Participant for the following research journal:
  Hanlon JT, Aspinall S, Semla T, Weisbord S, Fried L, Good C, Fine M, Stone R, Pugh MJ, Rossi M, Handler S. Consensus guidelines for oral dosing of primarily renally cleared medications in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2008 (in press)
  

Community Pharmacy Clinical Practice Site:
Dr. Maher provides clinical pharmacy services in Community Pharmacy Practice for the patients and healthcare professional affiliates of two independently owned community pharmacies located in Western Pennsylvania ( Klingensmith’s Drugstores and Patton Pharmacy). At these locations Dr. Maher provides experiential education to 6th year Pharm.D. Candidates and works on research activities designed to help improved health outcomes for community pharmacy patients and advance practice of pharmacy ownership and clinical programs independent pharmacy.

Pharmacy Services Provided to Patton Pharmacy, Klingensmith’s Drugstores and affiliates include:

• Drug Information support to Pharmacist Staff, healthcare professional affiliates and patients
• Medication Therapy Management Services , Chronic Disease state management programs, Adherence Programs, and Medication Stimulus Reviews
• Educational In-services for individuals, community organizations, and healthcare professionals
• Health and Wellness Screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, osteoporosis and other common disease states.
• Immunizations

Professional Memberships

• American Pharmacy Associations.
• American Associates Colleges of Pharmacy
• American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• American Geriatrics Society
• National Community Pharmacists Association
• Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association
• Phi Delta Chi, Professional Pharmacy Fraternity