Dr. Kenric Ware

Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Education

  • B.S., Biology, Fort Valley State University
  • B.S., Medical Technology, Medical College of Georgia
  • Pharm.D., Pharmacy, Howard University
  • MBA, Master of Business Administration, South University
  • PGY-1, Pharmacy Practice, St. Joseph’s/Candler Healthcare System
  • PGY-2, Academic Administration, South University

Courses

  • PHA 463 Cardiovascular and Renal I Pharmacotherapy
  • PHA 464 Cardiovascular and Renal II Pharmacotherapy
  • PHA 467 Endocrine Pharmacotherapy
  • PHA 468 Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy
  • PHA 680 Ambulatory Care APPE

About

Born and raised in Atlanta, joining Mercer gave him a chance to come home.

Dr. Ware works with patients at the Grady Health System on their transition of care. “I want to make sure they know and understand their medications between getting discharged and seeing their doctor,” says Dr. Ware. “Sometimes patients are confused about their medication, so I try to ensure there’s no drop-off.”

Community engagement is close to Dr. Ware’s heart. He works with the Georgia Diabetes Coalition and the South Carolina HIV Planning Council, among others. He wants to develop partnerships with community-based organizations and get more students involved throughout the year.

You may see him running around campus in his free time or working on his tennis game. With two children, Dr. Ware and his wife keep busy, but he likes to relax with a good murder mystery.

Dr. Ware’s pick for something to do in Atlanta? “I feel like you have to go to The Varsity, right? Hearing ‘Whaddaya have,’ getting a frozen orange and a slaw dog – you have to experience it at least once.”

Professional Involvement

  • Kappa Psi

Selected Publications

  • Ware KB. Legislation and HIV PrEP/PEP prescribing for pharmacists: Considerations for the care team. American Academy of HIV Medicine: HIV Specialist. Spring 2023.
  • Ware KB. The role of college campuses in HIV PrEP uptake. Clinical Care Options. Available online on February 1, 2023.
  • Ware KB. International pharmacy students’ role in translating an HIV and Aging survey from English to French, Spanish, and Vietnamese. J. Int. Stud. 2023;13(4): Online First.
  • Ware KB, Campbell RD, Turner MK. Fake drugs, real concerns: Counterfeit HIV medications and community trust. Res Soc Admin Pharm. 2022. Available online on November 19, 2022 (In-press).
  • Ajonina-Ekoti IU, Ware KB, Nfor CK, Akomoneh EA, Djam A, Chia-Garba M, Wepnyu GN, Awambeng D, Abendong K, Manjong FT, Nwongo O, Ajonina MU. COVID-19 perceptions and vaccine hesitancy: Acceptance, attitude, and barriers among Cameroonians. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2022;62(6):1823-1829.
  • Alonzo R, Ware KB. A Cultural Classroom. American Academy of HIV Medicine: HIV Specialist. Summer 2022.
  • Ware KB, Ajonina MU. Awareness of and willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among Buea Health District, Southwest Region of Cameroon, community residents. Res Soc Admin Pharm. 2021;S1551-7411(21)00072-3. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.02.012. Ware KB, Faile M, Lynch C. An analysis of perceived and actual anticoagulant knowledge among independent pharmacy patients. Innov Pharm. 2020;11(4):13. Ware KB. Assessment of pharmacy student perceptions toward common stigmas associated with   persons living with HIV. Am J Pharm Educ. 2020;84(10):7270.
  • Ware KB. Relationships between Myers-Briggs Type Indicators and NAPLEX Performances. Am J Pharm Educ. 2019;83(1):6787.
    Ware KB. How similar are pharmacy students and white blood cells? Curricular content reinforced through personification. Innov Pharm. 2019;10(3):12.
  • Ajonina MU, Ware KB, Ngonga DB, Abong RA, Nfor CK, Apinjoh TO. Malaria perceptions among medicine vendors in Buea community: an assessment of knowledge of malaria and conditions of antimalarial drug dispensing. Innov Pharm. 2019;10(3):8.
  • Ajonina MU, Bongo C, Ware KB, Nfor CK, Akomoneh EA, Djam AC, Atanga SN. Prevalence and Knowledge of Risk Factors of Hypertension among Inhabitants in Buea Health District, Southwestern Cameroon. Int J Innov Res Sci Eng Technol. 2018;3(1)1-8.
  • Ajonina MU, Nfor CK, Ware KB, Abong R, Akomoneh EA, Achango A, Lukong E, Atanqa, S. Pregnancy outcomes and risk factors among adolescents in Buea Health District, Southwest Region, Cameroon: a comparative study. Int J Trend Sci Res. 2018;2(2):1018 – 1028.
  • Ware KB, Johnson JJ, Stroud HM. Incorporation of video vignettes into pharmacy residency application processes. Innov Pharm. 2017;8(3):2.
  • Swanoski MT, Little MM, St. Hill CA, Ware KB, Chapman SA, Lutfiyya MN. Potentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribing in U.S. Older Adults with Selected Chronic Conditions. Consult Pharm.2017;32(9):525-534.
  • Chapman SA, St Hill CA, Little MM, Swanoski MT, Scheiner SR, Ware KB, Lutfiyya MN. Adherence to treatment guidelines: the association between stroke risk stratified comparing CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score levels and warfarin prescription for adult patients with atrial fibrillation. BMC Health Serv Res. 2017 Feb;17(1):127. 
  • Ware KB. What’s in a Name? Student Pharmacists’ Novel Extracurricular Process of Drug Therapy Reinforcement. Journal of Education and Learning. 2017;11(2):138-145.
  • Little MM, St Hill CA, Ware KB, Swanoski MT, Chapman SA, Lutfiyya MN, Cerra FB. Team science as interprofessional collaborative research practice: a systematic review of the science of team science literature. J. Investig Med 2016;0:1-8.
  • Ware KB, Tillery E, Linder L. General pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic concepts of mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Ment Health Clin[Internet]. 2016;6(1):54-61.
  • Ware KB, Thomas MC, Stajich GV, Macias-Moriarity LZ. Learning new tricks: An assessment of novel versus traditional patient counseling strategies. Curr Pharm Teach Learn.2015;7(5):584-589.Ware KB. Prescription for Progress- Enhancing Communication between Pharmacists and Patients. SOJ Pharm PharmSci, 2014.
  • Ware KB. Speaking the Legislative Lingo: Appreciation Cultivated. GPhA. March 2012.

Contact Dr. Ware

(678) 547-6222
ware_kb@mercer.edu