超过130年来，UMKC药学院一直致力于教育，创新，发现，参与和改善健康的使命。我们的药学专业学位课程在社区参与和服务学习方面获得全国认可，而我们的研究生课程和研究活动使我们始终稳居美国国立卫生研究院药学学院的前三名。此外，我们的美国药剂师协会-学生药剂师学院分会被认为是美国排名前七的学科之一。
A pharmacist is a medication expert whose obligation is to deliver pharmaceutical care. Pharmaceutical care is the responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving a definite outcome that improves a patient's quality of life (Hepler and Strand). A pharmacist's functions include, but are not limited to:<br><br>Identifying, preventing and/or resolving drug-related problems.<br>Preventing disease and promoting good health practices through rational drug therapy.<br>Providing drug information to the public.<br>Educating other health care professionals about appropriate drug therapies.<br>Collaborating with other health care professionals to improve health outcomes, especially as they relate to the appropriate use of medications.<br>Ensuring that medications are delivered to the patient in a safe manner.