The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has opened its newest pharmacy at King Hall, near Engemann Student Health Center on USC’s University Park Campus. At more than 3,200 square feet, the facility more than doubles the space of the former location in Gwynn Wilson Student Union.
Staffed by four full-time pharmacists, the pharmacy features two state-of-the art clinical rooms to aid more patients and widen experiential opportunities for students. With a ScriptPro robotics system that automates prescription filling, pharmacists will have more time to focus on consultations and services.
“This new facility exemplifies the increasingly important role played by pharmacists in community health,” says Vassilios Papadopoulos, dean of the USC Mann School.
The services and products provided include vaccinations, smoking cessation programs, hormonal contraception and HIV prevention services, as well as distributing the opioid reversal drug naloxone.
In addition, a reception area will enable patients to wait for these services in more comfort than in the previous location—which offered only windowsills as seating.
The USC Mann School has had a community pharmacy presence on the University Park Campus since 1952.
“This new location offers an opportunity to continue the service of our pharmacy team for members of the USC Community for many years to come,” notes Raffi Svadjian, executive director of USC community pharmacies.
USC Pharmacy, located at 1025 West 34th Street in King Hall (KOH) near Engemann Student Health Center on the USC University Park Campus, is open weekdays 9 am – 6 pm. For more information, please visit pharmacies.usc.edu.
