Gaurav Desai

Pharmacist · Cvs Health

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Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
25 years
since Aug 2001
Gender
Male

Experience

PharmacistCurrent
Cvs Health
Since Aug 2001 · 25 years · Chicago

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
1997 – 2001
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1995 – 1997

Skills

Community Pharmacy Cpr Certified Certified Immunizer Medication Therapy Management Drug Utilization Review Customer Service Patient Education Patient Counseling Pharmaceutical Care Compounding Clinical Pharmacy Immunization Diabetes Management Pharmacy Benefit Management Drug Interactions Disease Management Powerpoint Pharmacists Pharmacy Automation Pharmacy Practice Pharmacology Healthcare Microsoft Office Prescription Pharmaceutical Industry Clinical Pharmacology Patient Safety Diabetes

About Cvs Health

Industry
Retail
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
cvshealth.com

Professional Overview

Gaurav Desai is a Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Cvs Health, based in Chicago. As a pharmacist, Desai contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chicago. They have been with Cvs Health for 25 years. Desai holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), from University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Core competencies include Community Pharmacy, Cpr Certified, Certified Immunizer, Medication Therapy Management, Drug Utilization Review. Cvs Health operates in the Retail sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Gaurav Desai is one of them.
  • 8,590 contacts at Cvs Health are tracked in HealthTal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gaurav Desai located?

Gaurav Desai is based in Chicago. They are currently affiliated with Cvs Health.

What is Gaurav Desai's specialty?

Gaurav Desai specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Pharmacist.

Where does Gaurav Desai currently work?

Gaurav Desai currently works at Cvs Health. They have been there for 25 years.

What is Gaurav Desai's educational background?

Gaurav Desai attended University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in the United States?

pharmacists in the United States typically earn $110,000 to $167,000 annually, with a median of $136,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.