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Christina Barrington

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SVP Chief Pharmacy Officer at UPMC Health Plan
📍 Middleville, Michigan, United States

Christina Barrington is the SVP, Chief Pharmacy Officer at UPMC Health Plan, bringing over two decades of leadership in managed care. She recently served as the President of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis.

She is a passionate advocate for advancing the pharmacy profession and ensuring patients have access to affordable medications. Her community involvement includes co-hosting events like Pharmacist Care Day to provide free health screenings and vaccinations to the Pittsburgh community, demonstrating a commitment to public health beyond her executive role.

She has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare for her dedication to innovation and collaboration.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
SVP Chief Pharmacy Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Middleville, Michigan, United States
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Priorities

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Medication Affordability
States her primary professional goal is to ensure members can access medications at prices they can afford, a core theme in her public statements and work at AMCP.
Managed Care Strategy
Drives strategic direction for pharmacy programs at UPMC, focusing on resource management, quality improvement, and fostering innovation in pharmacy practices.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
SVP Chief Pharmacy Officer
UPMC Health Plan
4-2024
President/Immediate Past President
AMCP
5-2017 - 6-2025
Vice President Pharmacy Programs
Priority Health
11-2013 - 5-2017
Sr Director
OptumRx PBM Of Illinois, Inc.
2-2012 - 11-2013
Director
Humana
In the press

Media appearances

Empowering Access and Whole-Person Care: Christina Barrington, PharmD, on the Role of Pharmacists at UPMC Health Plan. Featured in Pharmacy Times
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Christina Barrington Takes Charge as AMCP President. Featured in Slice of Healthcare
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Education
1991 - 1992
Residency
University of Florida
1990 - 1991
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
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