About us
Discovery Pharmacy is U of T’s dedicated campus pharmacy
Discovery Pharmacy (DRx) provides the U of T community with prescription medication services, and a wide range of pharmacy and interdisciplinary health services.
Based at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (144 College St, main floor), DRx is the intersection of research, education, and innovation excellence to deliver person-centred care to U of T students, staff and faculty.
At Discovery Pharmacy, our person-centered approach to health, wellness and pharmacy care services is the foundation that supports our not-for-profit accredited pharmacy.
Vision
To be an internationally recognized leader in transforming pharmacy-based health care delivery that will improve the health of Canadians through optimal use of medicines.
Mission
To advance education and research for pharmacy practice and innovation in medication management and health care delivery to help people around the world manage and get the best out of their medicines ultimately enhancing their health, wellness, and productivity.
YOur Care Team
Your health and wellness are supported by a core team of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy students.
Pharmacists
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Lisa Dolovich
Chief Pharmacist
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Jonathan Nhan
Pharmacist Lead
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Julie Hoang
Pharmacist
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Marcia McLean
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Assistant
Rutu Doshi
Pharmacy Students
Aqsa Ali
Bakhshish Brar
Jessica Chan
Preston Chan
Emily Lam
Grace Liu
Jashan Mann
Pooja Patel
Mackenzie Richardson
Jasmine Sandhu
Sydney Schroeder
Andrew Vuong
Sateyesh Yazdani
Research and Education
Learn more about the research objectives of the Discovery Pharmacy, as well as its experiential education opportunities for students.
Collaboration
As part of the U of T health and wellbeing ecosystem, our interdisciplinary collaborations involve:
Professional units, including the employee health program and the Student Life Health and Wellness Centre.
Academic units, such as the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, and the Faculty of Dentistry.
U of T’s hospital partners, and other partners/sites across a wide network of preceptors, initiatives, and organizations.
In addition to providing much-needed health services on campus, the Discovery Pharmacy is also dedicated to research, interdisciplinary education, and fostering innovation in health care. Read more about Discovery Pharmacy in U of T Magazine.
Leadership Team
Ernie Avilla, Executive Director
Lisa Dolovich, Chief Pharmacist
Aldo DiMarcantonio, Secretary / Treasurer
Administrative Team
Andrea McCracken, Research and Education Coordinator
Board of Directors
Lisa Dolovich, Chair & Chief Pharmacist
Aleksandra Bjelajac Mejia, Vice-Chair
Ernie Avilla, Executive Director
Aldo DiMarcantonio, Secretary/Treasurer
Natalie Crown, Chair Education
Zubin Austin, Chair Research
Charmaine Williams, Dean Social Work
Linda Johnston, Dean Nursing