BayCare Health System, a leading not-for-profit academic health care provider in West Central Florida, has been lauded with the prestigious 2025 Pharmacy Compounding Excellence Award from Premier, Inc. This significant recognition underscores BayCare’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards in pharmacy compounding, a critical aspect of modern patient care and medical safety. The award highlights their exceptional dedication to innovation and best practices within the healthcare industry, solidifying their position as a pioneer.
The Pharmacy Compounding Excellence Award, presented by Premier, Inc., is a testament to organizations that demonstrate exemplary compounding services. It specifically acknowledges efforts in promoting robust patient safety protocols, adeptly responding to critical supply disruptions, and exhibiting strong leadership in advancing the broader field of pharmacy compounding practice. This accolade signifies BayCare’s comprehensive approach to delivering pharmaceutical solutions with precision and reliability.
The honor was formally accepted by Ken Jozefczyk, director of BayCare Central Pharmacy, and Mike Magee, BayCare’s vice president and chief pharmacy officer, during Premier’s 2025 Breakthroughs Conference & Exhibition. Their presence at the event, held from July 15–17, 2025, underscored the organizational pride in this achievement. BayCare’s recognition specifically cited their excellence in compounding operations, efficient staff deployment, safe handling of compounded products, and innovative practices in building and implementing compounding services.
A key factor in BayCare’s commendation was its proactive use of cutting-edge technology to meet stringent regulatory requirements and adapt to the ever-evolving needs of the health care industry. This forward-thinking approach ensures that their compounding facilities operate with peak efficiency and adherence to the latest safety standards, embodying a commitment to continuous improvement in medical innovation and patient safety.
Mike Magee, BayCare’s chief pharmacy officer, expressed profound gratitude upon accepting the award, acknowledging it as a collective honor for the entire BayCare Health System. He particularly highlighted Ken Jozefczyk’s instrumental leadership and specialized expertise in establishing one of only four health system FDA-approved compounding facilities in the United States. This facility represents a monumental achievement in the realm of pharmacy compounding.
The establishment of this advanced compounding center has directly benefited the community by enabling BayCare to circumvent potential drug shortages, a persistent challenge in healthcare. Through its capabilities, the facility ensures a consistent supply of quality treatments, directly impacting patient care and contributing significantly to community health and wellness. This strategic investment in medical pharmaceuticals underscores BayCare’s dedication to its service mission.
Premier, Inc., the awarding body, is a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company playing a pivotal role in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. They provide solutions to a vast network, encompassing two-thirds of all healthcare providers in the U.S. Premier’s mission involves uniting providers, suppliers, payers, and policymakers to enhance healthcare outcomes by leveraging national scale, actionable intelligence, and novel technologies, thus fostering continuous healthcare excellence.
BayCare itself is a prominent not-for-profit academic health care system serving West Central Florida, connecting individuals and families to a broad spectrum of services. Its extensive network includes 16 hospitals, a dedicated children’s hospital, and hundreds of convenient outpatient locations. As the region’s largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services, and with one of the largest provider groups in the area, BayCare is deeply embedded in the community’s health infrastructure, steadfastly upholding its mission to improve health through high-quality, compassionate care.
Further underscoring its commitment to medical education and research, BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Hospital has been officially designated by the State of Florida as a statutory teaching hospital. This recognition highlights BayCare’s expanding investment in professional medical development and its ongoing contribution to shaping the future of healthcare.
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