Identifying & Resolving Drug Therapy Problems Across the Continuum of Care

Identifying & Resolving Drug Therapy Problems Across the Continuum of Care Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: -Identify patients at risk of medication-related hospitalization and emergency/department use -List the clinical goals for each medication for each patient at risk -Identify drug therapy problems for each patient at risk -Implement solutions […]

Antibiotics in Pregnancy and Lactation

Antibiotics in Pregnancy and Lactation Antimicrobials are among the most commonly used drugs in pregnancy and lactation. They are prescribed for a variety of infections during or following pregnancy, including urinary tract infections, Group B streptococcal colonization, and mastitis. In a recent Centers for Disease Control survey, 30% of women reported taking antibiotics during pregnancy. […]

COMMUNICATING WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PATIENTS VIA A LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Pharmacists are a vital part of patient health management. The role of the pharmacist has adapted and changed based on the needs of the communities they serve. A 2015 U.S. Census Bureau reports that there are at least 350 Languages used in U.S. homes1, requiring pharmacists to be able to overcome language barriers to deliver […]

Deprescribing Medications in Serious Illness

Deprescribing Medications in Serious Illness Practitioners are often at a loss when it comes to deciding which medications to discontinue, and which parameters indicate medication futility. This presentation will present guidance in making these decisions.

For the Love of Lipids: Cholesterol Management to Reduce the Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

For the Love of Lipids: Cholesterol Management to Reduce the Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease The guideline governing the management of blood cholesterol to reduce cardiovascular risk was recently revised at the end of 2018. Several critical changes were made to the guideline, including the identification of high risk and very high-risk factors, restructuring of […]

Sterile Compounding – USP 797 Update

Sterile Compounding – USP 797 Update On December 1, 2019, four USP chapters will become official: revised on nonsterile compounding, revised on sterile compounding, as published on February 1, 2016, and new on compounding and handling radiopharmaceuticals. Pharmacies need to prepare for compliance for all these chapters, not only for patient safety but since state […]

Pain Management Specialty Pharmacist: Module 1 – Pain Management in the Opioid Crisis

Pain Management Specialty Pharmacist: Module 1 – Pain Management in the Opioid Crisis This session is part of the Pain Management Specialty Pharmacist series. It explores the effective management of pain within the context of the current opioid crisis. This session examines the concept of addiction and explores the correlation between the rate of overdose […]

The Multivitamin Dilemma: What Do I Recommend? – Pharmacists

The Multivitamin Dilemma: What Do I Recommend? – Pharmacists The multivitamin market is confusing. When patients ask about a product, should you recommend they take one, or is it just a waste of money? This course provides guidance on how to objectively evaluate a multivitamin product and confidently make a recommendation for a patient that […]

Pharmacy Technician Series: Modified Medications: Its All in the Release:

Overview: Often, pharmacy technicians are given no formal training in recognizing different dosage forms of the same drug. Not understanding the differences and importance of selecting the right medication can lead to medication errors and patient safety concerns down the road. The goal is to make pharmacy technicians aware of the available dosage forms, and […]

Pharmacy Technician Series: Modified Medications: Its All in the Release

Overview:  Often, pharmacy technicians are given no formal training in recognizing different dosage forms of the same drug. Not understanding the differences and importance of selecting the right medication can lead to medication errors and patient safety concerns down the road. The goal is to make pharmacy technicians aware of the available dosage forms, and […]