Pain Stewardship

How to Consult Us

The Pain Stewardship pharmacists are embedded within existing UC Health teams rather than operating an independent clinic. Because of this, referrals to our service are different from standard “Refer a Patient” workflows.

 

We partner with clinicians to support safe, effective, and patient-centered pain management, including opioid and non-opioid strategies. We are available to discuss complex cases, offer recommendations, and, when appropriate, see patients directly (inpatient and outpatient).

For UC Health Clinicians Wishing to Involve Pain Stewardship

Primary Contact Methods

  • Epic chat: for timely questions and consult coordination
  • Email: for non-urgent questions and follow-up

Inpatient: Dr. Daniel Arendt, Pharm.D.

  • Place an Epic order: “IP Pharmacy Request: Acute Pain Pharmacy Services”
  • Follow-up with an Epic chat notification (or email if the pharmacist is offline)
  • Dr. Arendt rounds with the palliative care team on Tuesdays and Thursdays but may be available for other acute pain consults throughout the hospital.

Outpatient: Dr. Marisa Brizzi, Pharm.D.

  • Contact Dr. Brizzi via Epic chat or email to discuss patients, request recommendations, and coordinate follow-up.
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