125 Heroes: Richard Pacitti, PharmD '95, MBA, BSPharm '82

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Richard J. Pacitti, PharmD, MBA, FASHP is a Director Pharmacy and Therapeutic Services at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Center City in Philadelphia. Dr. Pacitti is a graduate of Temple University School of Pharmacy (BS 1982 and PharmD 1995) and St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (MBA 2005).

During his career, Dr. Pacitti has had a wide array of pharmacy experience including retail/community pharmacy, home infusion, medical communications and hospital pharmacy at all levels ranging from direct patient care to administrative responsibilities.

Dr. Pacitti has been associated with the Delaware Valley Society of Health System Pharmacists (DVSHP) since 2006 as a Board Member at Large, Treasurer and President. He was recognized for his service in 2011 by being presented with the Jonathan Roberts Award. Dr. Pacitti was elected Board Member at Large for Pennsylvania Society of Health System Pharmacists (PSHP) in 2011, served as President in 2013-2014 and was awarded the Sister M Gonzalez Lecture Award in 2012. Dr. Pacitti has been a voting Member of the Pennsylvania House Delegates for the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2013-15.

Dr. Pacitti is especially proud of his service to the Temple University School of Pharmacy Alumni Association (TUSPAA) from 2014 through 2024, serving on the Board of Directors, various Committees and as President from 2020 to 2022.