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Kavish Choudhary, PharmD

Chief Pharmacy Officer

University of Utah Health

Salt Lake City, UT

Dr. Choudhary provides strategic and operational oversight for all pharmacy services across University of Utah Health, a fully integrated academic system spanning five hospitals and 11 community health centers. His portfolio includes 17 retail pharmacies, four infusion pharmacies, specialty pharmacy services and a nationally recognized drug information service, all aligned with organizational priorities for quality, patient safety, access and financial stewardship. He also serves as associate dean of pharmacy practice at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, where he helps shape the pharmacy workforce. Before his current role, Dr. Choudhary helped develop ambulatory pharmacy services at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, opening multiple ambulatory care centers, acquiring community-based oncology practices and overseeing infusion services. He is active in state and national professional organizations, where he has championed legislation to expand the roles of pharmacy technicians and improve access to affordable medications. Earlier at University of Utah Health, he served as senior director of inpatient and infusion services and director of pharmacy support and infusion services.

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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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