Rich J. Kress, R.Ph CCP FASCP
Before becoming co-owner of Kress Specialty Apothecary in Barrington, NJ, Rich J. Kress was a pharmacy director working within the behavioral health system. He has been an adjunct professor teaching numerous classes which include certified medication aide, pharmacy technician, and compounding courses at a local community college. Additionally, Rich has been involved in adherence programs, refill alignment, and MTM services.
Rich has been involved in professional organizations promoting and enhancing the practice of pharmacy. Some of the organizations that he belongs to are NJPHA, NCPA, PCCA, and IACP. He is certified in delivering Medication Therapy Management and in Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Training. He has also received a certificate of achievement for completing pharmacogenetic testing, and conducting personalized medication reviews for patients. In addition, Rich has received a certification to become a certified consultant pharmacist from the joint board for certification of consultant pharmacists.
The New Jersey department of health and senior services recognized Rich and presented him with a certificate for the successful completion of medication administration in assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, assisted living programs, and alternative family care programs but he also has a passion to teach our youth. Lifescan has recognized Rich by giving him a certificate in pharmacy partners in diabetic care. This certificate gave Rich the knowledge to help his diabetic patients aggressively treat their condition and reduce the long term complications that come with this disease.
Rich enjoys compounding medications, as this allows him to offer patients many different dosage forms that normally would not be available commercially. Kress Specialty Apothecary is a full service retail pharmacy that specializes in compounding medications, pharmacogentic testing of drugs, pet medications, and offers free delivery. In his spare time Rich enjoys spending time with his wife, two lovely children and the family dog.
Education
Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa
Certification
Delivery of Medication Therapy Management
Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Training
Certified Consultant Pharmacist
Pharmacy Partners in Diabetic Care
Lisa M. Kress R.Ph
Before becoming co-owner of Kress Specialty Apothecary in Barrington, NJ, Lisa M Kress was a pharmacy manager for a large supermarket chain. She has opened many new pharmacies, and has been a trainer for software implementation within the stores she has opened.
Lisa has a strong passion for understanding patients’ vitamins and mineral needs. She has worked closely with dieticians to recommend supplements when patients have drug induced nutrient depletion. Lisa is certified in delivering Medication Therapy Management and in Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Training. She has also received a certificate of achievement for completing pharmacogenetic testing and conducting personalized medication reviews for patients.
Lisa enjoys compounding medications, as this allows her to offer various dosage forms and options to her patients that are different from the ones that are commercially available. Kress Specialty Apothecary is a full service retail pharmacy that specializes in compounding, pharmacogenetic testing, pet medications, and offers free delivery. Lisa is married and enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and dog.
Education
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science Philadelphia, Pa
Certification
Delivery of Medication Therapy Management
Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Training