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Expertise

Drug information, medication therapy management, vaccines, and prescription drug abuse

Education

Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy

Highlights

  • Licensed pharmacist in Florida

  • Medical writer

  • Completed a drug information residency

I enjoy developing health content for GoodRx. It's so important for the public to have accurate and up-to-date medication information right at their fingertips.

— Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Experience

Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in Florida. She has worked in the pharmacy industry for more than 15 years and is currently a medical writer. In addition to GoodRx, Jennifer also writes for Pharmacy Times and Drug Topics. Jennifer has experience in academia where she managed a drug information center and served as a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. Jennifer is an active member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

Jennifer has published research in various peer-reviewed journals, such as the “American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy” and the “Annals of Pharmacotherapy.” She also received special recognition for her collaboration with the Broward County Sheriff's Office of Florida for her work with Operation Medicine Cabinet, a prescription drug take-back program. 

Education

Jennifer received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in Florida. After graduation, she completed a drug information residency at NSU College of Pharmacy. During the residency, Jennifer performed research and taught pharmacy classes.

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