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Gary Milavetz, BS, PharmD, RPh, FCCP, FAPhA

Professor

Introduction

Gary Milavetz received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota. After completing a post-doctoral clinical pharmacy fellowship in pediatric respiratory diseases, he was appointed to the faculty of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.

Research Dr. Milavetz’s research interests focus on applying the principles and tools of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to better understand the untoward effects of medications on people. He has numerous original research publications on the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical efficacy of medications used to treat respiratory disease. Most recently he is working to understand how medications impair drivers.

Current Positions

  • Executive Associate Dean
  • Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science

Selected Awards & Honors

  • Co-Enthusiast of the Year, Porsche Club of America, Central Iowa Region
  • Viper Days Driving School Certificate,
  • Doctor of Porscheology Tech Academy Certificate, Porsche Club of America, Porsche Parade, Columbia, Maryland
  • Doctor of Porsche Technicity, Porsche Club of America Parade Tech Academy, Columbia, Maryland

Selected Publications

  • Alhaj-Suliman, S., Milavetz, G. and Salem, A. (2020). Model-based Meta Analysis to Compare Primary Efficacy-endpoint, Efficacy-time Course, Safety, and Tolerability of Opioids Used in the Management of Osteoarthritic Pain in Humans. Current Drug Metabolism. 21:390-399. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1389200221666200514130441.
  • Fravel, M.A. and Milavetz, G. (2014). Active Learning Exercises [Internet]. Washington DC: American Pharmacists Association. Available from: http://pharmacylibrary.com
  • Ploessl, C., Milavetz, G., and Vos, S. (2012). Pediatric Asthma: The consequence of sub-optimal treatment. Remington's Pharmacy Complete Cases.
  • Breitbach, A.A., Jenn, C.A., and Milavetz, G., (2017). Distraction Techniques for Immunizations in Children and Adolescents. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 57:414-415. doi: 10.1331/JAPhA.2012.11239
  • Croegaert, K.A., Ithman, M.M., Spurgin, A.L., Vos, S., and Milavetz, G. (2013). Influenza vaccine safety in patients with egg allergy. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 53:2;214-5
  • Kang, H., Tian, J., and Milavetz, G. National Trends and Characteristics of Opioids, and Co-use in the U.S., 2015-2019. (2023). Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment.
  • Arora, K., Qualls, S.H., Bobitt, J., Lum, H., Milavetz, G., Croker, J., and Kaskie, B. (2020). Measuring Attitudes Toward Medical and Recreational Cannabis Among Older Adults in Colorado. Gerontologist. 15;60(4):e232-e241. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz054.
  • Kaskie, B., Bhagianadh, D., Bobitt, J., Martinos, F., Milavetz, G., Arora, K. (2024). Unrelenting Growth and Diversification: Using the Health and Retirement Study to Illuminate Cannabis Use Among Aging Americans. Gerontologist. 64(6):gnae016. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnae016. PMID: 38400767.
  • Bobitt, J., Kang, H., Arora, K., Bhagianadh, D., Milavetz, G., Kaskie, B. Offering an Alternative to Persons with Chronic Pain: How Access to Cannabis May Provide an Off-Ramp from Undesired Prescription Opioid Use. Cannabis. 2023 Jul 5;6(2):113-122. doi: 10.26828/cannabis/2023/000125. PMID: 37484046; PMCID: PMC10361805.
  • Brown, T., Banz, B., Schmitt, R., Gaffney, G., Milavetz, G., Camenga, D., Li, K., Brooks-Russell, A., Vaca, F. A study of self-reported personal cannabis use and state legal status and associations with engagement in and perceptions of cannabis-impaired driving. Traffic Inj Prev. 2022;23(sup1):S183-S186. doi: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2124803. Epub 2022 Oct 19. PMID: 37014194; PMCID: PMC10618935.