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FMS Pharmacists

Meet Our Pharmacists

Patrick Devereux, PharmD (1st on left)

 

Zach Wood, PharmD (2nd on left)

 

Anthony J. Bolus, PharmD (right)

Patrick Devereux, PharmD

  • Earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005 from Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy.

  • Both prior to and during his years as a pharmacy student, he worked in the retail pharmacy

      environment, gaining a wealth of experience he later brought to FMS Pharmacy.

  • Patrick joined FMS Pharmacy in 2006.

  • His professional interests are heavily concentrated around elevating the practice of pharmacy

      to developing a more collaborative relationship with physicians and working together to

      prevent patient hospitalizations and readmissions.

  • Upon joining FMS Pharmacy, he integrated his professional intrests by implementing various

      clinical services.

  • Patrick presents continuing education seminars throughout Alabama regarding his

      professional interest and how he has successfully implemented additional clinical services

      at FMS Pharmacy in Bessemer, AL 35020. 

  • He lectures periodically to students at  Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy.

  • Patrick is active in most aspects of pharmacy; including consulting on successful pharmacy niche's in the community.

  • He holds multiple leadership roles in the Jefferson County Pharmacists Association, the National Community Pharmacist Association and currently serves on the advisory board for Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy.

  • Patrick is currently the primary preceptor for McWhorter School of Pharmacy Community Pharmacy's Residency Program

  • He was awarded the Samford University’s Distinguished Young Alumnus Award in 2012.

  • He resides in Helena with his wife, Maggie, two sons, Joseph and Colin, as well as soon to be baby daughter!

 

Zach Wood, PharmD

  • A 2011 graduate of the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University in Birmingham, AL.  

  • He obtained an Associate Degree in Science from Bevill State Community College before attending Auburn University, where he obtained a B.S. Degree in Biomedical Science. 

  • Zach joined the Family Medical Services, Inc. team in July 2011. 

  • He currently serves at all three Family Medical Service locations: FMS Pharmacy (Bessemer, AL 35020), English Plaza Pharmacy (Jasper, AL 35501) and Montevallo Drug (Montevallo, AL 35115). 

  • Zach received additional training in compounding at the Fagron Compounding Matters Academy in Scottsdale, AZ.  

  • Zach is a member of the National Community Pharmacists Association, the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists, and the Alabama Pharmacists Association.

 

Anthony J. Bolus, PharmD

  • Born and raised in Birmingham, AL

  • Doctor of Pharmacy earned in May of 2013 from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University in Birmingham, AL

  • PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Trained 2014-2015 from Samford University and Family Medical Services, Inc. 

  • Joined Family Medical Services, Inc. as Clinical Coordinator in July 2015, serving all three Family Medical Services locations: FMS Pharmacy in Bessemer, AL, English Plaza Pharmacy in Jasper, AL and Montevallo Drug in Montevallo, AL

  • Trained as a Lifestyle Coach from the American Association of Diabetes Educators in April 2015

  • Member of the National Community Pharmacists Association, American Pharmacists Association, and the Alabama Pharmacy Association

  • Currently resides in Birmingham with his wife, Victoria

Pharmacy Hours:

Phone:

Address:

MONDAY-FRIDAY

9:00am - 6:00pm

​SATURDAY

​9:00am - 1:00pm

SUNDAY*

Closed

1817 13th Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020

205.424.3194

 

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