Kristina Shuford

Medication Safety Pharmacist · Duke University Medical Center

pharmacist Cary, NC

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Operations
Gender
Female

Experience

Medication Safety PharmacistCurrent
Duke University Medical Center
Cary, NC

Education

North Carolina State University
1990 – 1993
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
1993 – 1995

About Duke University Medical Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
Cary, NC

Professional Overview

Kristina Shuford is a Medication Safety Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Duke University Medical Center, based in Cary, NC. As a pharmacist, Shuford contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Cary, NC. Shuford holds academic credentials from North Carolina State University and University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill. Duke University Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics 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. The Cary, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Kristina Shuford is one of them.
  • 2,239 pharmacists are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 289 contacts at Duke University Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in NC: $103,000 – $157,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in NC: Walgreens (136), Cvs Health (101), Atrium Health (70).
  • 4% of pharmacists in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 80% of pharmacists in NC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kristina Shuford located?

Kristina Shuford is based in Cary, NC. They are currently affiliated with Duke University Medical Center.

What is Kristina Shuford's specialty?

Kristina Shuford specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Medication Safety Pharmacist.

Where does Kristina Shuford currently work?

Kristina Shuford currently works at Duke University Medical Center.

What is Kristina Shuford's educational background?

Kristina Shuford attended North Carolina State University and University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill.

How do I contact Kristina Shuford for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in NC?

pharmacists in NC typically earn $103,000 to $157,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. 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.

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