University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy

What University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy does

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy is a public academic department within the University of Wisconsin-Madison, founded in 1883 and ranked #6 among U.S. pharmacy schools by US News & World Report. It delivers the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), a BS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, an MS/PhD in Health Services Research in Pharmacy, the fully online MS in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation, a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, and continuing education for practicing pharmacists. Its research portfolio spans pharmaceutical sciences, clinical/translational research, and pharmaceutical outcomes and policy, supported by $19.4M in FY2024 sponsored research grants and organized through centers including the Sonderegger Research Center for Improved Medication Outcomes, the Center for Psychedelic Research and Education (CPRE), the Clinical Practice, Innovation, and Research Division (CliPIR), the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Resource Center (WOORC), and the PEARLRx practice-based research network.

The School serves prospective and current students, postdoctoral residents, practicing pharmacists seeking continuing education, and external partners in government and global health. Programs are delivered primarily on the Madison campus with experiential education across Wisconsin and international sites (Belize, Guatemala), and the online MS reaches a global audience. Revenue is generated through a mix of federal and state research grants, tuition and fees set by the University of Wisconsin System, continuing education programs, and university/state appropriations; tuition examples include $1,500/credit for the 30-credit online psychoactive pharmaceutical investigation MS (a $45,000 program total). The School operates under ACPE-accredited PharmD standards (reaccredited January 2020, next review 2027-28) and collaborates with the UW Schools of Medicine and Public Health, Nursing, Engineering, Social Work, and the Global Health Institute, alongside international partners such as the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Name

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy

Legal name

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy

Website

https://pharmacy.wisc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy is a top-6 ranked public pharmacy school offering PharmD, graduate, residency, and continuing-education programs, conducting pharmaceutical sciences, clinical, and outcomes research through centers including CPRE, WOORC, and Sonderegger.

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Product category

Pharmacy Education

NAICS

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAE

Schools of Pharmacy

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Drug discovery research
• Graduate pharmacy programs
• Health services research

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsored Research Grants: Federal and state research funding supporting pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, and health services research programs. In fiscal 2024, $19.4M in sponsored research grants were awarded.
2. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), graduate programs including MS/PhD in Health Services Research, and the Master of Science in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
3. Continuing Education: Professional development and continuing education programs for practicing pharmacists, including programs related to opioid overdose prevention and response

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy delivers accredited professional and graduate education in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, including the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), MS, and PhD degree programs. It also conducts federally and industry-funded research in drug discovery, pharmacotherapy, and health outcomes, while providing continuing education and community pharmacy services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CliPIR: Clinical Practice, Innovation, and Research Division
• Sonderegger Research Center
• CPRE
• WOORC
• PearlRx
• Office of Global Health

Products and services

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.1% first-time NAPLEX exam pass rate
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional organization for pharmacy that provides global standards and professional development. The School of Pharmacy engages with FIP for international pharmacy education standards and congress participation.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations agency for international public health. The School of Pharmacy aligns global health curriculum with WHO priorities and standards.
• FDA International ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDA's international programs supporting global regulatory harmonization and pharmaceutical safety standards that inform educational content.
• One World HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization focused on neglected tropical diseases that provides opportunities for student involvement in international health.
• UW-Madison Global Health InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus-wide institute coordinating global health education, research, and outreach across all UW-Madison schools and colleges. The Office of Global Health collaborates on exchange programs and educational opportunities.
• PEARLRx (Pharmacy Practice Enhancement and Action Research Link)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractice-based network of Wisconsin pharmacists that exchanges information and research findings to enhance medication use and improve patient outcomes, affiliated with the Sonderegger Research Center.
• Wisconsin Department of Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that WOORC partners with to address the opioid crisis across Wisconsin's five DHS regions through community pharmacy engagement.
• UW-Madison Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine and Public Health, Nursing, Engineering, Social Work, and Latin, Caribbean, and Iberian StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple UW-Madison schools and institutes collaborate with the Center for Psychedelic Research and Education, demonstrating transdisciplinary approach to psychoactive pharmaceutical research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Michigan College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked public pharmacy school offering PharmD and graduate programs with substantial NIH-funded research and clinical training infrastructure. Directly comparable in mission, scope, and competitive set with UW-Madison School of Pharmacy.
• University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked public pharmacy school consistently ranked alongside UW-Madison in US News top-10, with comparable PharmD, graduate, and pharmaceutical sciences research programs.
• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy: Midwest Big Ten public pharmacy school offering PharmD, graduate, and continuing education programs with similar research-intensive profile and regional healthcare partnerships.
• Ohio State University College of Pharmacy: Top-10 ranked public pharmacy school with substantial translational and clinical research portfolio, comparable in scale, mission, and competitive positioning.
• University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked public pharmacy school with deep biomedical sciences research base and PharmD/PhD programs, a direct competitor for faculty talent and federal research funding.
• University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy: Long-established Midwest public pharmacy school offering PharmD and graduate programs with comparable research output and urban clinical training infrastructure.
• Purdue University College of Pharmacy: Major public pharmacy school with significant pharmaceutical sciences research and PharmD program, competing in the same Midwest talent and applicant pools.
• University of Washington School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked public pharmacy school with comparable research portfolio, PharmD program, and emphasis on clinical and translational research.
• University of Iowa College of Pharmacy: Big Ten public pharmacy school with a comparable mix of PharmD, graduate, and continuing education programs and similar scale of sponsored research.
• University of Kansas School of Pharmacy: Mid-size public pharmacy school with PharmD and graduate programs serving the regional pharmacy workforce, comparable in scale and program mix to UW-Madison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UWMadPharmacy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO9Iohbxr8XFSCuxINiZ0rQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/UWMadPharm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-wisconsin-madison-school-of-pharmacy
• Instagraminstagram.com/uwmadisonpharmacy

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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