Advancing pharmacy practice through evidence-based research
We conduct meaningful research. From demonstrating the impact of pharmacists on patient and population health outcomes to promoting the expanded scope of pharmacists in community-based settings, our team conducts research that informs real-world pharmacy practice advancement in partnership with multiple state-level stakeholders across different settings.
Turning ideas into shared learning
Our educational resources connect research, policy and practice. CPPI offers seminars, podcast conversations and practical tools that help pharmacists, students, faculty and health care leaders explore emerging issues, share ideas and apply innovative strategies to improve patient care.
Championing the evolving role of pharmacists
We raise our voices for pharmacy. CPPI collaborates with professional organizations and community partners to promote the vital role that pharmacists play in patient-centered care. Our research provides a foundation for advocacy efforts that aim to influence policy-making towards accessible care for all Virginians.
For the next 12 months, Vasco Pontinha, Ph.D., will be providing "expert and authoritative information and analysis" in Medicare policy work at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
The Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation (CPPI) at the VCU School of Pharmacy is recruiting Virginia pharmacists to help evaluate the Virginia Medicaid Pharmacist Provider Enrollment Guide, a resource designed to support pharmacists seeking payment for clinical services.
From launching key provider payment resources to expanding statewide educational initiatives and our new podcast, our work this year has continued to drive innovation, research and collaborative care across Virginia and beyond. Explore the stories, evidence and milestones that shaped our mission in the 2025-26 Annual Report.
