Eric Pittman

Eric Pittman is a Research Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Director at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. He holds dual roles in research and teaching, focusing on Medicaid managed-care populations, mental health, and public health initiatives. His work emphasizes healthcare quality improvement, particularly through collaboration with the Division of Medicaid and the MS Evidence-Based DUR Initiative.

• Affiliations: School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences M.S./Ph.D. Programs
• Campuses: Oxford

Research interests include Medicaid drug utilization reviews (MS-DUR), mental health advocacy, HPV vaccination campaigns among college students, and maternal health improvements. His 15-year background in acute mental health care informs his community-focused initiatives. He currently serves as Project Director for the MS-DUR Initiative, addressing medication safety and quality of care for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Education: B.S. Pharmaceutical Science (1998) and PharmD (2000), both from the University of Mississippi. Active in interdisciplinary public health projects, including opioid-related care and vaccination outreach.