John Bentley

John P. Bentley is a Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, serving as Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management. Previously, he held roles as Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Administration and Program Coordinator for the Graduate Minor in Applied Statistics. His research focuses on biostatistics, pharmacoepidemiology, patient-reported outcomes, pharmaceutical marketing, and medication adherence. He has authored over 70 journal articles and co-edited two textbooks on pharmacy research design and practice.

• Education:
• M.B.A., Drake University (1993)
• Ph.D. & M.S. in Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi (1998)

Dr. Bentley's work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, statistical analysis methodologies, and healthcare policy implications. His research portfolio includes over 175 student committee advisements across disciplines. Notable achievements include the UM School of Pharmacy Faculty Research Award, Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award, and multiple fellowships.

He teaches applied statistics, research design, and drug literature evaluation, with a focus on longitudinal data analysis and statistical mediation/moderation. His recent studies address opioid prescribing trends, medication adherence thresholds, and healthcare quality metrics.