Julia Vicaretti, PharmD, MPH is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from D’Youville in addition to a Master of Public Health degree from Daemen University. Dr. Vicaretti recently completed a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency at Vital Pharmacy in Buffalo, NY, where she now maintains an active clinical practice.
At her practice site, Dr. Vicaretti leads a range of public health and clinical service initiatives that expand the pharmacist’s role in preventive care. She oversees programs including hormonal contraceptive prescribing, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and screening for health-related social needs. These initiatives support health equity and patient-centered care while offering students hands-on exposure to innovative, community-based pharmacy practice.
Her research interests lie at the intersection of pharmacy and public health, with a focus on health disparities, medication adherence, the social determinants of health, and increasing access to primary and preventive care. Her current projects include evaluating barriers to adherence related to medication adherence and examining the availability of naloxone in community pharmacies. She has collaborated with organizations such as CPESN, Independent Health, Pfizer, and the Erie County Department of Health on applied research and community outreach.
Dr. Vicaretti is deeply committed to student mentorship, advancing community pharmacy practice, and preparing future pharmacists to address complex social and clinical challenges through compassionate, innovative care.
