Introducing the 2020–2021 GoodRx Pharmacy Experts
At GoodRx, we love pharmacists. They are some of the most accessible and knowledgeable healthcare providers, offering both public health and clinical judgement at a crucial point of care. Still, in the current state of pharmacy, much of their professional skill and expertise often remains untapped. So how can we better support and advocate for these essential clinicians, while showing patients how valuable their relationship with their pharmacist can really be?
GoodRx is pleased and honored to announce our inaugural group of Pharmacy Experts. This group of illustrious, accomplished, and passionate pharmacists will guide GoodRx in our efforts to truly champion pharmacy professionals through collaboration, innovation, and education.
Timothy Aungst, PharmD
“I’m excited to be part of the GoodRx Pharmacy Experts program to tackle issues in the pharmacy space and address how technology and advances in telehealth can be beneficial to patient care.”
Timothy Aungst, PharmD is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University, Worcester, MA, and clinical pharmacist at a home healthcare agency. He graduated from Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 2011.
Afterward, he pursued a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Luke’s University Hospital, in Bethlehem, PA, with an emphasis on internal medicine, cardiology, and geriatric care. He then completed a fellowship program focused on geriatric care, medicare/medicaid and drug management, and academia.
He is passionate about the use of technology in patient care, and the implication of digital health in the pharmacy space. Timothy is also the founder of the digital health and pharmacy innovation blog The Digital Apothecary.
Christina Madison, PharmD
“I couldn’t be more excited to expand my professional skillset by being at the forefront of our ever-changing and evolving online and digital healthcare space. Moving healthcare, and specifically the role of pharmacist clinicians, forward is my personal mission. I’m so looking forward to seeing where collaborating with GoodRx will lead over the next year.”
Christina Madison, PharmD is the founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist, a public health consulting firm. She is a clinical pharmacist specializing in public health with a focus on infectious communicable diseases.
As a past president of the Nevada Public Health Association who has been asked to share her clinical public health and infectious disease expertise with local, state, and international media outlets and NGOs, she has an intimate knowledge of the impact that public health messaging, policy, and legislation can have on communities.
She has received multiple awards and recognitions including recent recognition as a 2020 Healthcare Hero by Nevada Business Magazine, recognizing unsung heroes in healthcare working on the frontline. Pharmacy Times named her a “Pharmacy Hero” in May 2020 for her patient education and pharmacy advocacy during COVID-19, and she is one of three finalists in the Civic Leader category of the 2020 Next-Generation Pharmacist awards, recognizing her as a leader defining the future of pharmacy. She was also inducted as a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy in 2018 for her sustained contributions to the organization and the profession of pharmacy.
Dr. Madison is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice with Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy. She maintains two active clinical practices with Huntridge Family Clinic, which focuses on the LGTBQ community and is one of the largest providers of HIV prevention and gender-affirming care services in the state of Nevada, and Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada where she offers immunization and communicable disease care.
Her passion and mission is advocating for public health and the profession of pharmacy to improve the health and wellness of vulnerable populations and the underserved.
Regina Moore, PharmD
“I’m excited to be working with GoodRx to help bridge goals between pharmacists and patients in a way that makes sense and provides value to the pharmacist community. New practice and payment models are coming to the pharmacy and I hope to help community pharmacists transition into the future while continuing to find fulfillment in their work.”
Regina Moore, PharmD is a pharmacist, writer, entrepreneur, artist, financial health advocate, and mother to a son with cancer. A 2010 alumna of the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, Regina was very active in student organizations during pharmacy school. Her roles with the New Mexico Pharmacist’s Association and the National Community Pharmacist’s Association Student Executive Committee helped to cement interests in serving, strengthening, and enriching the pharmacy profession.
She is also a blogger at That Frugal Pharmacist and founder of Pharmacists Connect and The Pharmacist’s Slack group. Regina’s vision for Pharmacist’s Connect is to bring all members of the profession together and to increase networking, camaraderie, and professional advocacy while showcasing the diverse skills of pharmacists.
As the mother of a cancer survivor, Regina knows about resiliency, unexpected turns in life, and trying to make the best of life under less than ideal situations. Her intensive time on the patient, particularly patient-parent, side of the healthcare team has given her unique insights. Patient advocacy, especially around ways to control the financial devastation that often come with chronic illness, are new interests in her life.
In addition to her pharmacist and writing work, Regina is an active hobbyist and artist. She is a ceramicist and printmaker, and aspiring baker and fermented foodie.
Timothy Gauthier, PharmD
“I am excited to connect with GoodRx in removing barriers for patients who struggle to afford their medications and to advocate for safe plus rational antibiotic drug use.”
Timothy Gauthier, PharmD earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeastern University, then completed two years of post-graduate pharmacy residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, specializing in infectious diseases.
He has worked as an academician and clinician focused on antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacy education. He is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and has published over 30 PubMed-indexed journal articles. Dr. Gauthier is an active member of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s Infectious Diseases Practice and Research Network.
He was the 2019 recipient of the Society of Infectious Disease Pharmacists’ Gita Patel Best Practice Recognition Award. He is the founder and manager of www.IDstewardship.com and www.LearnAntibiotics.com as well as the associated social media accounts. He is well known within the infectious diseases community on social media and takes great pleasure in leveraging social media to educate tens of thousands of healthcare providers each week about safe and appropriate antimicrobial drug use.
Hazel Zaballero, PharmD
“It’s such an honor to be working with GoodRx! I look forward to gaining a better understanding of the health tech industry and collaborating with the team to improve services. Knowing what resources are available is key for healthcare professionals in order to promote patient safety and medication adherence as we navigate through our ever-changing healthcare system.”
Hazel Ann Zaballero, PharmD is currently a pharmacist in the retail industry. She graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Pacific University in Oregon and is licensed to practice pharmacy in California, Oregon, and Texas.
Hazel’s experience in the retail pharmacy started as a pharmacy technician, after which she became a staff pharmacist, and then a pharmacy manager. Her experience has cemented the importance of being a patient’s health care advocate and a patient’s accessibility to informed health care.
Driven by the need to improve a patient’s pharmacy experience, she aims to promote public awareness of available technological resources and to bridge the gap between key stakeholders (patient, health care providers, and/or a third party) through proper communication and successful collaboration. Equipped with knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm, Hazel strives to continuously be a solid resource for patients and providers alike in the ever-changing landscape of healthcare.
Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, hiking, hanging out with friends, and immersing herself in new experiences and hobbies. She is currently growing an urban garden and learning the kalimba. She also enjoys traveling abroad in pursuit of authentic international food and taking pictures of famous cultural attractions.
