Stefanie Ferreri, Pharm.D., BCACP, FAPhA

Her main research interests include advancing clinical pharmacy service in the community-pharmacy setting. Her other teaching and research interests include nonprescription therapeutics, medication therapy management and transitions of care.

Positions and Employment

• Chair and Distinguished Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2020 – present
• Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2017 – 2019
• Director, Community Pharmacy Research Fellowship, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2014 – 2023
• Executive Vice Chair, Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2012 – 2019
• Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2009 – 2017
• Associate Editor, Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, American Pharmacists Association
  2009 – present
• Director, PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Program – Accredited, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2004 – 2015
• Preceptor, PGY2 Community / Academia Residency, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2009 – 2014
• Clinical Pharmacist, Kerr Drug
  2005 – 2012
• Interim Chair, Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2011 – 2012
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2007 – 2009
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2001 – 2007
• Relief Pharmacist, Kerr Drug, Inc.
  2004 – 2007
• Preceptor, PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Program – Accredited, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2001 – 2004
• Clinical Coordinator, Kerr Health, Kerr Drug Inc.
  2001 – 2004
• Volunteer Pharmacist, Open Door Clinic, Urban Ministries, Raleigh, NC
  2001 – 2003
• Clinical Instructor, Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  2000 – 2001
• Clinical Pharmacist, Duke University Medical Center
  1998 – 2001
• Relief Pharmacist, CVS Pharmacy
  1997 – 2000

Honors

• Henry L. Smith and James L. Olsen Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2020
• Walmart Teachers Seminar Scholarship: Mentee: Hughes, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2020
• Walmart Teachers Seminar Scholarship: Mentee: Robinson, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2019
• Distinguished Achievement Award in Pharmacy Practice, American Pharmacists Association, 2018
• Health Foundation Scholars Program, Pharmacy Quality Alliance, 2017
• National Community Pharmacists Association Leadership Award, North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, 2016
• McKesson Leadership Award, North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, 2016
• Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management Presentation Merit Award, American Pharmacists Association, 2012
• Walmart Teachers Seminar Scholarship, American Associate of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2011
• Community Pharmacy Residency Excellence in Precepting Award, American Pharmacists Association, 2011
• Vanguard Leadership Award, Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity, 2010
• Community Pharmacy Faculty Award, NACDS Foundation, first runner-up, 2009
• 40 Under 40 Outstanding Graduates, UConn Alumni Association, 2008
• Fellow, American Pharmacists Association, 2008
• Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year, North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, 2007
• Media Spokesperson of the Year, American Pharmacists Association, 2007
• Academic Excellence Award in Research, University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, 2006
• Community Pharmacist of the Year, North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Community Care Practice Forum, 2005
• Academic Excellence Award in Teaching, University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, 2005
• Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, 2005
• Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year, Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity, 2002
• National Patient Counseling Competition Award, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, 1997

1. Ferreri S, Hughes T, Armistead L, Carpenter D, Baker T. Enhancing the role of pharmacies in reducing opioid misuse and abuse in racial and ethnic minority and rural communities. Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) and FDA. Sep 2023-Aug 2025. Awarded $597,507
2. Roller J, Ferreri S. Evaluation of community-based pharmacy readiness to implement long-acting injectable (LAI) administrative services in North Carolina. ACCP Foundation Futures Grant. Oct 2022-Sep 2023. Awarded $20,000
3. Ferreri S. Flip the Pharmacy: Cohort 4. Community Pharmacy Foundation. Oct 2022-Sep 2024. Awarded $156,500.
4. Ferreri S. Community Pharmacy Practice Transformation Initiative: evaluating sustainability of patient care services. Community Pharmacy Foundation. Apr – Dec 2022. Awarded $34,761.
5. Urick B, Ferreri S. Pharmacy Owner Perceptions of Performance-Based Payment Models. AACP NIA Award. Feb 2019-Jan 2020. Awarded $9,610.
6. Ferreri S, Busby-Whitehead J, Urick B, Armistead L, Clarke C, Sanders K, Ives T, Roberts E. Implementation of a De-prescribing Medication Protocol to Evaluate Falls in Older Adults. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1 U01 CE002955-01) Sep 2018-Aug 2023. $2,999,999.
7. Busby-Whitehead J, Roberts E, Henage C, Ferreri S. Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. HRSA- Bureau of Health Workforce. (2-U1QHP28734) Jul 2015-Jun 2024. $750,000.
8. Turner K, Renfro C, Ferreri S, Shea C. Addressing barriers to organizational change in community pharmacies: An analysis of the successes and challenges of implementing enhanced services. Community Pharmacy Foundation. Sep 2017-Jun 2018. Awarded $28,000.
9. Renfro C, Ferreri S. Integrating Community Pharmacists Into Team-Based Care. Community Pharmacy Foundation. Apr 2017-Dec 2017. Awarded $25,000.
10. Ferreri S, Blalock S, Farley J, Busby-Whitehead J. Implementing an Integrative Falls Prevention Program for High-Risk Patients in Community Pharmacies. Center for Disease Control. Sep 2016-Aug 2019. Awarded $1,049,999.
11. Davis R, Reeder-Hayes K, Ferreri S, Bailey S, Kirkman S, Chung A. Implementing and evaluating a tailored self-management intervention for black women in breast cancer survivorship with type 2 diabetes. Health-e-NC April 2015-March 2017. Awarded $74,977.
12. Trygstad, T. Farley J, Ferreri S, Rhoney D, McClurg M, Pinelli N. Community Care of North Carolina. Optimizing the Medical Neighborhood: Transforming Care Coordination Through the North Carolina Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network. September 2014-August 2017. Awarded $15,106,050. Subcontract $1,384,237.
13. Ferreri S, Frye C. Hospital to Home Program. Cardinal Health Foundation E3 Grant Program. Jun 2014-Dec 2014. Awarded $31,479
14. Culpepper B, Michaels N, Petri D, Ferreri S, Marciniak M. The Influence of Community Pharmacists on Star Ratings: An Analysis of Factors Affecting Performance Measures. APhA Foundation. Jan-Jun 2014. Awarded $1,000
15. Frye C, Huie C, Roark A, Chapman A, Ferguson L, Marciniak M, Ferreri S. Hospital to Home: A Coordinated Effort Between a Rural Hospital and Community Pharmacy to Reduce Readmission Rates for High Risk Patients. APhA Foundation. Jan-Jun 2014. Awarded $1,000
16. Hollar M, Petri D, Michaels N, Marciniak M, Ferreri S. Incorporation of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) into Pharmacy Workflow: A Retrospective Analysis. APhA Foundation. Jan-Jun 2013. Awarded $1,000
17. Gates A, Petri D, Michaels N, Marciniak M, Ferreri S. Analysis of Patients’ Ability to Accurately Interpret Over-the-Counter (OTC) Labeling. APhA Foundation. Jan-Jun 2013. Awarded $1,000
18. Ferreri S. Adherence Outcomes in Patients Receiving Comprehensive Medication Reviews in a Regional Chain Pharmacy. American Foundation of Pharmaceutical Education. Sep 2012-Mar 2013. Award 25,000
19. Ferreri S, Smith M. Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project. National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation. Jul 2013-Jun 2016. Awarded $50,000
20. Sleath B, Carpenter D, Ferreri S. Patient adoption of an Internet based diabetes medication tool to improve adherence. UNC Center for Diabetes Translational Research to Reduce Health Disparities. Sep 2012- May 2014. Awarded $39,819

Implementation of a De-prescribing Medication Protocol to Evaluate Falls in Older Adults