Patricia Freeman

Dr. Patricia Freeman is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, and serves as Faculty Associate at the Institute for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy (IPOP). Her work focuses on substance use policy, pharmacist roles in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, and public health surveillance. She holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, with postdoctoral training at the University of Vermont and UK College of Medicine.

Her research addresses drug policy impacts, overdose prevention strategies, and improving access to buprenorphine and naloxone. Key projects include the HEALing Communities Study, which evaluates community-driven interventions to reduce opioid overdose deaths.
Publications emphasize rural healthcare challenges, policy evaluation, and pharmacist-led initiatives in OUD management.

• Education: B.S. and Ph.D. in Pharmacy, University of Kentucky

Dr. Freeman leads the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice, advocating for expanded pharmacist roles in public health. Her recent work explores telemedicine's impact on opioid prescribing and pandemic-related shifts in healthcare access. Awards and recognitions are noted here if available.

Grant activities include federal funding for overdose prevention programs, though specific grant details are not listed. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Kentucky's healthcare and academic institutions.