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Clinical Advisor
Rafael Morales, PharmD, BCACP, CDE
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Endocrinology
Mayo Clinic
Diabetes Pharmacotherapy & Endocrinology
About
Dr. Rafael Morales is a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) at Mayo Clinic's Department of Endocrinology. He completed his PharmD at the University of Texas at Austin and an endocrinology specialty residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Morales has co-authored clinical practice guidelines on GLP-1 therapy and serves on the American Diabetes Association's pharmacy advisory panel. He oversees RxGuide's diabetes and metabolic disease content for clinical accuracy.
Education & Training
- •Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
- •Endocrinology Specialty Residency, Mayo Clinic
Licenses & Certifications
- •Licensed Pharmacist, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
- •Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
- •Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Areas of Expertise
GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide)SGLT2 inhibitorsInsulin therapy and titrationDiabetes drug comparisonsPatient cost guidance for diabetes medications