Mike Daly, PharmD

Biography

Dr. Mike Daly believes that meaningful learning begins with a clear vision of success. Inspired by Stephen Covey's principle to "begin with the end in mind," he encourages students to define their goals early and understand how each learning experience prepares them for the next step in their professional journey. His teaching philosophy is rooted in ability-based education, helping students build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to succeed. By identifying areas for growth and providing individualized guidance, coaching, and support, he empowers students to reach their full potential. Above all, Dr. Daly believes strong relationships are the foundation of effective teaching. He is committed to knowing his students, fostering their confidence, and creating a collaborative environment where their success becomes a shared achievement.

Areas of Expertise

• Comparative Effectiveness
• Interprofessional Education
• Medication Adherence
• Pharmacy Informatics

Education

• PharmD, University of Nebraska, 2005
• MS Clinical Investigation, Washington University in St. Louis

Courses Taught

• APPE Rotation: Informatics (Elective)
• Introduction to Health Informatics
• Health Informatics & Analytics Capstone

Latest Projects and Publications

Kassel L, Jones C, Turin R, Daly M, Mengesha A. Enantiomeric degradation of epinephrine in autoinjector products. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 May 28:S2213-2198(22)00534-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.05.024. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35640791.

Hadsall K, Vollmer K, Kassel L, Pitlick J, Daly M, Rand J, Smolik M. Insulin dosing after bariatric surgery: predictable dose decreases? IPA Journal. Jan/Feb/Mar 2022.

Pitlick JM, Bryant GA, Daly MW, Koenigsfeld CF, Lehman N, Brueggen K, McCormick A, Wellington K. Real-World Evaluation of Dosing in Patients Converted from Insulin Glargine (Lantus) to Insulin Glargine (Basaglar). Ann Pharmacother. 2020 Sep;54(9):846-851. (PMID: 32037850)

Tellor KB, Patel S, Armbruster AL, Daly MW. Evaluation of the appropriateness of dosing, indication and safety of rivaroxaban in a community hospital. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2015 Aug;40(4):447-51. (PMID: 26010016)

Armbruster AL, Buehler KS, Min SH, Riley M, Daly MW. Evaluation of Dabigatran for Appropriateness of Use and Bleeding Events in a Community Hospital Setting. American Health & Drug Benefits. 2014;7(7):376-384. (PMCID: PMC4268768)

Jeffres MN, Barclay SM, Daly MW, Decerbo MC, Golenia P. Impact of body size descriptors on initial treatment response and thirty-day mortality in patients with gram-negative infections. The Journal of Applied Research. 2012;12(1):30-37.

Butkievich LE, Daly MW, Huey WY, Taylor CT, Stacy ZA. Impact of a student-supported pharmacy assessment program on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis rates in hospitalized patients. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2010;74(6):1-6. (PMCID: PMC2933014)

Daly MW, Custer G, McLeay PD. Cardiac arrest with pulseless electrical activity associated with methylphenidate in an adolescent with a normal baseline echocardiogram. Pharmacotherapy. 2008; 28(11):1408-1412. (PMID: 18957001) 

Daly MW, Riddle DJ, Ledeboer NA, Dunne WM, Ritchie DJ. Tigecycline for treatment of pneumonia and empyema caused by carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae. Pharmacotherapy. 2007;27(7):1052-1057. (PMID: 17594211)

Experience

• Informatics Pharmacist, The Iowa Clinic, 2017-Present
• Pharmacy Clinical Manager, Saint Louis University Hospital, 2013-2017
• Clinical Faculty in Internal Medicine Service, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 2011-2013
• Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, 2006-2013
• Clinical Faculty in Internal Medicine Service, St. Luke's Hospital, 2006-2011
• PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 2005-2006

Professional Affiliations

• Specialty Pharmacy Informatics and Technology Section Leader, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Quality Alliance
• Pharmacy Health Information Technology Collaborative
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy Association
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• Iowa Pharmacy Association

College Service

• Assessment Committee
• Promotion and Tenure Committee

University Service

• University Benefits Committee

Honors and Awards

• Excellence in Innovation Award, Iowa Pharmacy Association, 2020
• Hartig Distinguished Professor Award, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2018-2019