Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Kuldip R. Patel, PharmD, FASHP, Senior Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at Duke University Health System
Dec 26, 2025
Kuldip R. Patel, PharmD, FASHP, is Senior Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at Duke University Health System, enhancing pharmacy services and education. He discusses the expansion of ambulatory pharmacy, having nearly 20,000 patients served. Patel also highlights the opening of a new sterile compounding facility to bolster supply chain resilience. Future priorities include integrating AI and technology while tackling challenges of automation and ensuring safety. His insights reveal a focus on culture and quality as the backbone of growth in pharmacy practice.
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Scaling Pharmacy Services Across The Region
- Duke expanded ambulatory pharmacists and saw nearly 20,000 patients through collaborative practice agreements.
- The team also opened a campus compounding facility and doubled retail/specialty pharmacy reach to protect supply and serve more patients.
Build In-House Compounding To Improve Resilience
- Supply chain fragility pushes health systems to build in-house capabilities for critical compounded meds.
- Duke's on-campus sterile compounding unit strengthens resilience and quality during disruptions.
Prioritize Ambulatory Growth And Thoughtful Tech
- Prioritize ambulatory growth, inpatient support and AI exploration to navigate reimbursement and pricing shifts.
- Focus tech adoption that advances patient access, clinical excellence and system sustainability.