Dr. Bright’s scholarly interests include both medication therapy management (MTM) and collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM), often with emphasis in the treatment of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. MTM is a form of extended patient counseling, usually taking place in a community pharmacy setting, and generally consisting of 15-60 minute appointments. In the ambulatory care setting, CDTM is similar to MTM, but CDTM often incorporates a greater emphasis on the assessment and plan for improving patient care. Especially as MTM and CDTM continue to progress, Dr. Bright is also interested in the involvement of pharmacy technicians in the practice of pharmacy. Dr. Bright is also the Director of Pharmacy for ONU HealthWise, a disease state management program offered to employees of Ohio Northern University.
Current Course Curriculum:
Patient Care Assessment Module
BSPC Modules 1, 2, 3, and 5
Capstone Pharmacy Practice Module
2009-present
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University
2008-2009
Pharmacist, Kroger Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 2006
Pharm.D., University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 2008
PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency (ASHP/APhA Accredited), Toledo, Ohio 2009
Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM)
Workforce issues involving Pharmacy Technicians
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Pollak CP, Bright DR. Caffeine consumption and weekly sleep patterns in US seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-graders. Pediatrics 2003;111(1):42-6.
Powers MF, Bright DR. Pharmacy Technicians and Medication Therapy Management. J Pharm Technol 2008;24:336-9.
Powers MF, Bright DR. OTC product: Certain Dri FEET Moisture Control Pads and Microsponge Powder. Pharm Today 2009;4:19.
Bright DR, Lengel AJ, Powers MF. Pharmacists’ perceptions of barriers to implementing medication therapy management and the role of pharmacy technicians in overcoming the barriers. J Pharm Technol 2009;25:361-7.
Bright DR, Adams AJ, Akala FO, Lengel AJ, Martin SJ, Powers MF. Reducing fragmentation of care through implementation of a four dollar generic medication pricing structure in a 340B pharmacy. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2010;67:929-31.
Powers MF, Bright DR, Bugaj PS. A BriefReport on the Use of Paper-Based Computing to Supplement a Pharmaceutical Calculations Course. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2010;2:144-148.
Powers MF, Bright DR. Communication training and assessment using webcams. J Pharm Technol 2010;26:187-92.
Bright DR, Adams AJ, Black CD, Powers MF. The mandatory residency dilemma: parallels to historical transitions in pharmacy education. Ann Pharmacother 2010;44(11)1793-99.
Bastian MD, Wolters NE, Bright DR. Insulin Pens vs. Vials and Syringes: Differences in Clinical and Economic Outcomes. Consult Pharm 2011;26(6):426-9.
Honebrink AN, Peters CR, Bright DR. Insulin Pens vs. Vials and Syringes: The Pharmacist's Role in Individualizing Therapy. Consult Pharm 2011;26(7):491-3.
Bright DR, Kroustos KR, Thompson RE, Swanson SC, Terrell SL, DiPietro NA. Preliminary Results from a Multidisciplinary University-Based Disease State Management Program Focused on Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes. J Pharm Pract (in press).
Books:
Bright DR, Powers MF. Medication Workbook for Pharmacy Technicians. Morton Publishing, co-branded with the American Pharmacists Association, 2012. ISBN 978-0-89582-883-5
Abstracts and Poster Presentations:
Bright DR, Powers MF, Pinto SL, Shimman JJ. A Retrospective Analysis of Trends in Pharmacy Student Internships (2004-2008) at a College of Pharmacy in Ohio. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 2008.
Bright DR, Powers MF, Lengel AJ. Pharmacist’s perceptions of barriers to medication therapy management (MTM) implementation in a community pharmacy chain. J Am Pharm Assoc 2009;49:255-6. (Poster presentation at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, March 2009)
Bright DR, Adams AJ, Powers MF, Akala FA, Lengel AJ. Evaluation of Generic Drug Prices in a 340b Pharmacy. Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. April 2009.
Bright DR, Powers MF, Lengel AJ. Pharmacists' Perceptions of Barriers to Providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services in a Supermarket Pharmacy Chain. Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. April 2009.
Bright DR, Pinto SL, Shimman JJ, Powers MF. A Retrospective Analysis of Trends in Pharmacy Student Internships (2004-2008) at a College of Pharmacy in Ohio. Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. April 2009.
Bright DR, Kroustos KR, Kinder DH. Student Perceptions of Automated Response Systems During Case-Based Discussions. Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. April 2010.
Murphy BL, Rush MJ, Bright DR, Kier KL. Development of a Pharmacist-directed Preventive Care Service to Assess Health Risks and Provide Feedback to Change Employee Health. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 2010.
Bright DR, Rush MJ, Kroustos KR, Terrell SL, Swanson SC, Stockert AL, Kier KL, Thompson RE, Milks MM, Murphy BL, DiPietro NA. Preliminary results from a University-based disease state management program focused on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. J Am Pharm Assoc 2011;51(2):264-5. (Poster presentation at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, March 2011)
Marvin KM, Brose TL, Ginty SE, Hohner EM, Stamper HR, Drees JL, Hoffman AR, Bright DR, Sobota KF. APhA-ASP Project Chance Remember Your MEDS: Medication Education Delivers Success. J Am Pharm Assoc 2011;51(2):213. (Poster presentation at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, March 2011)
Bright DR, Rush MJ, Kroustos KR, Terrell SL, Swanson SC, Stockert AL, Kier KL, Thompson RE, Milks MM, Murphy BL, DiPietro NA. Design and implementation of a multidisciplinary, University-based disease state management and wellness program. Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. April 2011.
Sobotka J, Bright DR, Rush MJ, Kroustos KR, Stockert AL, Kier KL, Murphy BL, DiPietro NA. Design and Implementation of a Multidisciplinary, University-Based Disease State Management and Wellness Program. International Pharmaceutical Federation Annual Meeting (in press).
Non-Reviewed Publications:
Bright DR, Powers MF, Lengel AJ. Adams AJ. Evaluation of Generic Medication Prices in a 340B Pharmacy. Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy. Fall Research Meeting. October 2008.
Bright DR, Lengel AJ, Powers MF. Medication Therapy Management Associated with the University of Toledo Community Pharmacy Residency Program. Ohio Pharmacist. August 2009.
Powers MF, Bright DR, Pattin AJ. Pharmacy technicians and medication therapy management. Today’s Technician 2010;11(2):12-13.
Webb SM, Shumate LA, Overy AM, Lehnert AE, Weisenberger MA, Bright DR, Detillion WN. An update on exenatide and liraglutide for type 2 diabetes mellitus. PAW Review 2010:1(2):5-7.
Schoenberger E, Hazelet E, Sanders K, Hallman L, Bright D, Stockert A. Role of non-nutritive sweeteners in obesity and diabetes. PAW Review 2011:2(1):18-20.
Rowland M, Gauthier T, Sanders K, Bright D. Pediatric poisoning: overview, treatment, and prevention. PAW Review 2011:2(2):23-28.
