In her role, Dr. Kotis oversees an annual budget of more than $420 million and the pharmacy services for hundreds of thousands of patients. She also serves as an associate dean of the UCSF pharmacy program, training the next generation of pharmacists. She wears a variety of hats in her leadership role, where she streamlines and improves pharmaceutical services for hospitals, including UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and affiliate organizations.
Desi Kotis, PharmDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers to know
Chief pharmacy officers provide systemwide oversight of medication management and drug supply, which in turn creates a safer patient experience. These executives are also responsible for leading cost-effective pharmacy strategy, implementing impactful pharmacy policies, driving automation and technology initiatives, and educating the next generation of pharmacy leaders.
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