The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

GLP-1 medications are marketed to help you lose weight, but one may be better at it than the rest, according to a new meta-analysis from the UGA College of Pharmacy.

Tirzepatide, better known as Zepbound for weight loss and Mounjaro for treatment of type 2 diabetes, helped patients lose more than 20% of their starting body weight across the reviewed studies. Semaglutide (marketed under the brand name Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda) did lead to weight loss, but it was significantly less at 15% and 8%, respectively.

The review is the first to compare efficacy of the three FDA-approved GLP-1 medications in non-diabetic patients using the drugs for weight loss.

Read more about the differences in GLP-1s at the link below! 🔗

What a great evening with our community at the 2026 Georgia Pharmacy Association Convention UGA Alumni & Friends Reception! 🐾

Thank you to Kroger for sponsoring this event and helping bring everyone together. It was wonderful to catch up with alumni, connect with current students and friends of the College, and celebrate the relationships that make our community so special.

Go Dawgs! ❤️🖤

With love, from Vietnam ✈️🐾

This summer, UGA College of Pharmacy students are spending six weeks in Vietnam through an immersive internship program with leading pharmaceutical companies. Along the way, they’re gaining firsthand experience in quality assurance, research and development, pharmaceutical sales, and infectious disease research while exploring how healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry operate in a global setting.

Spearheaded by Dr. Duc Do with support from Dr. Singh Rekhi, the program marks the College’s first study abroad experience in Vietnam. Beyond the classroom, students are building professional skills, expanding their cultural perspectives, and experiencing pharmacy on an international scale. 🌏

Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Caballero, Associate Professor in Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, on two outstanding professional achievements!
Dr. Caballero has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FASHP), one of the profession's highest honors recognizing sustained excellence in pharmacy practice, leadership, scholarship, and service.

In addition, he recently co-authored a publication in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy examining the use of psychedelics in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), contributing to an important and evolving area of healthcare research.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Caballero's impact on patient care, pharmacy practice, education, and research. Please join us in congratulating him on these remarkable accomplishments!

There is much to celebrate at the UGA College of Pharmacy! The Summer 2026 issue of UGA Script highlights the outstanding accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and preceptors, while showcasing the impact they continue to make across pharmacy, pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.

We're especially proud that the UGA College of Pharmacy remains among the nation's Top 20 pharmacy schools, earning a No. 16 ranking among 140 accredited programs.

You'll also find inspiring stories of research, professional achievements and mentorship, along with a look at the newly relaunched PharmCast podcast, where we share the voices and stories shaping the future of pharmacy.

Glory, Glory to PharmDawgs Everywhere! ❤️🖤

Read the latest issue and celebrate with us: https://apps.dar.uga.edu/html-emails/-/gail-email/uga-script-summer-2026

The UGA College of Pharmacy’s Ambulatory Care Collaborative (AC2) program has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation to launch an innovative initiative aimed at expanding access to primary care in rural communities through pharmacist-led services and telehealth technology.

Learn more about this exciting program and its impact by reading our latest LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ambulatory-care-collaborative-receives-nacds-foundation-funding-r8jve

That's a wrap on the 2026 Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute! 🧪🔬

Last week, high school students explored the world of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences through hands-on laboratory experiences, research projects, interactive learning opportunities, and mentorship from the UGA College of Pharmacy community.

Thank you to our faculty, staff, student mentors, and participants for making this year's program a success. We loved introducing this talented group of students to the many opportunities available in pharmacy, research, and health care.

A brand new episode of PharmCast is out now!

Watch Dean Smith and special guest Dr. David Pope discuss his pharmacy journey and what led him to where he is today.

Watch now: https://linktr.ee/ugapharmacy

PharmDawg Days of Summer Spotlight: Shifa Taj, PharmD ☀️

Shifa Taj, a Ph.D. student and graduate assistant in Pharmaceutical Health Services, Outcomes and Policy (PHSOP), is making the most of her summer through research and professional development opportunities.

In May, Shifa attended ISPOR 2026 in Philadelphia, where she presented two research posters under the mentorship of Dr. Smita Rawal. Her work explored naloxone availability in rural community pharmacies and buprenorphine dispensing trends among adolescents and young adults with opioid use disorder. She also represented the University of Georgia as a member of the ISPOR Student Chapter Quiz Bowl team, which advanced past the first round of competition. This summer, Shifa is serving as a Summer Fellow at the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health (CEVR) at Tufts Medical Center. During the fellowship, she is contributing to the Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) Registry, conducting an independent research project, and participating in health policy seminars with leading experts in the field.

We're proud to see Shifa representing the College of Pharmacy and advancing research that helps improve health outcomes and inform healthcare decision-making!🎉🐾

Calling all PharmDawgs! Join us at the 2026 Georgia Pharmacy Association Convention for the UGA College of Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Reception 🐾 💊

The reception will be held Thursday, June 18, from 6-7 p.m. at the Amelia Foyer and 8 Flags Patio at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to reconnect with colleagues, expand their professional networks and celebrate the community.

Please register by June 10. Register here: https://apps.dar.uga.edu/html-emails/-/gail-email/join-us-at-the-uga-alumni-friends-reception-at-gpha-12

We look forward to seeing you in Amelia Island!