Alex Luli, Pharm.D., BCACP

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Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy

Pronouns: He|Him|His

Email

aluli@health.ucsd.edu

Phone

(858) 534-5750

Research Summary

Dr. Luli is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California San Diego, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences where he teaches in various courses, including a self-care pharmacy practice course provided to first-year student pharmacists. He practices in a community pharmacy, as well as an interdisciplinary care clinic serving  uninsured patients to increase access to care. He is the Director for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs), as well as the Residency Program Director for the PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency. He enjoys precepeting pharmacy learners of all levels, from undergraduate students interested in the profession to pharmacy residents. Dr. Luli’s interests include immunizations, advancing patient care services in the community setting, enhancing experiential training for students and residents, and public awareness and outreach regarding safe and proper use of medications, herbals, and supplements.

Academic Achievements

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Northeast Ohio Medical University (2013); ASHP-accredited; PGY1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency (2013-2014); Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (2017)

Leadership Experience: Director of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs); PGY1 community pharmacy residency advisory committee; San Diego County Pharmacist's Association (SDCPhA) Board Member.

Teaching

• Pharmacy Practice Co-Chair (SPPS 202)
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Course

Selected Publications

• Luli AJ, Bounthavong M, Watanabe JH. (2020)  Pharmacists on the front-line of solving a public health crisis: Increasing access to medications for opioid use disorder. JAPA 60(2):297-303.
• Luli AJ, Tran N, Ataya A, Rafie S. (2020) Patient Screenings for Preconception Health Interventions at a Community Pharmacy. Pharmacy. 8(4):181.
• Luli AJ, et al (2021) Transferring Key Success Factors from Ambulatory Care into the Community Pharmacy in the United States. Pharmacy. 9(3):116.

Past Projects

• Luli AJ, Singh RF, Namba J, Mnatzaganian C, Painter NA, Kelly P, Best BM, Bao D, Fricovsky ES. Assessing Student Knowledge and Confidence Following a Prescription Review Module. Poster abstract for presentation at American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. July 13-17, 2019; Chicago, IL.
• Tran V, Chen S, Fricovsky E, Luli AJ. Influenza Vaccines Provided at the UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project – Impact and Implications. Poster presentation at University of California San Diego Public Health Research Day. April 3, 2019; La Jolla, CA.
• Cantada J, Luli A, Painter N, Mnatzaganian C, Carr R, Nguyen H, Kuo GM. Community Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Self-Efficacy Towards Naloxone Furnishing. Poster presentation at American Pharmacists Association 2019 Annual Meeting. March 22-25, 2019; Seattle, WA.
• Greer M, Gustafson A, Luli A, Wai M, Miller A. Evaluation of an outpatient pharmacist consult service at the Cleveland Clinic Health System. Presented at Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy (OCCP) Fall and Spring Meetings. 2017-2018.
• Luli A, Schiavo K, Zook T. Development and Assessment of a New Pharmacy Service for Multiple Sclerosis. Podium Presentation at Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference. 2014.